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Dominance 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Ismore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arttu Mahtisaari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Les Ismore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismore throws a leg kick but Mahtisaari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahtisaari moves into range and clinches up with Ismore.
Mahtisaari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
Ismore breaks the clinch.
Mahtisaari slips a straight right by Ismore.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Ismore blocks it.
Ismore thuds his shin into the meat of Mahtisaari's side.
Ismore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahtisaari.
Ismore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ismore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahtisaari is out of range and Ismore settles back down.
Ismore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ismore drops Mahtisaari with a beautiful combination! Mahtisaari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ismore is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Mahtisaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari moves out of range as Ismore throws a body kick.
Les Ismore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ismore misses with a body kick.
Ismore dips to his left and cracks Mahtisaari with an uppercut!
Mahtisaari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ismore has time to react.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ismore.
Mahtisaari takes a swing at Ismore's ribcage but misses.
Ismore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahtisaari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahtisaari is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mahtisaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ismore moves away.
Nice cross by Mahtisaari.
Ismore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahtisaari. Ismore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mahtisaari. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahtisaari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ismore. Ismore obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahtisaari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch up but Ismore circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ismore.
Ismore clinches.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
Ismore looking to stall.
Mahtisaari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ismore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ismore is looking to control Mahtisaari's arms but Mahtisaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ismore has his back to the cage.
Ismore leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ismore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ismore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahtisaari's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ismore.
Mahtisaari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahtisaari throws a head punch that misses.
Ismore throws a head punch that misses.
Mahtisaari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahtisaari is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahtisaari as Ismore tries to tie him up.
Mahtisaari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ismore tries to work over Mahtisaari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari tries to throw a body punch but Ismore avoids it by throwing Mahtisaari back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ismore pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahtisaari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahtisaari.
Ismore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahtisaari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ismore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari blocks an uppercut.
Ismore blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ismore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ismore has a couple of punches blocked by Mahtisaari.
A head punch on the inside from Mahtisaari fails to land.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position but instead, Ismore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahtisaari into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahtisaari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ismore up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Ismore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ismore manages to avoid it.
Ismore misses with the combination.
Ismore misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahtisaari misses with a two punch combination.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping left.
Les Ismore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahtisaari clinches up with Ismore and pushes him back against the cage.
Ismore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ismore blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Ismore stalling in the clinch but Mahtisaari improves position.
Ismore misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari struggles to land a body shot inside as Ismore controls his hands.
Mahtisaari is working Ismore over against the cage.
Ismore throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari tries to stall but Ismore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ismore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ismore throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahtisaari.
Ismore working hard to break the clinch.
Ismore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ismore receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Les Ismore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ismore looking to throw knees to the head but Mahtisaari is blocking nicely.
Ismore has Mahtisaari pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ismores head.
Ismore misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ismore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahtisaari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ismore is trying to break the clinch but Mahtisaari has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Mahtisaari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ismore prevents a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahtisaari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ismore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ismore wants to clinch.
A left lands for Ismore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahtisaari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Ismore. No joy for Mahtisaari on that attempt.
Mahtisaari cracks Ismore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ismore moves away from the strike by Mahtisaari.
Ismore takes a swing at Mahtisaari's ribcage but misses.
Mahtisaari gets a clinch.
Ismore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ismore wants to break free but Mahtisaari has control.
Ismore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ismore backwards.
A short left from Mahtisaari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismore lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismore trying to control the position but instead, Mahtisaari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ismore into the cage.
Ismore is trying to break free.
Ismore lands a right hand.
Ismore scores with a shot to the side of Mahtisaari's head.
Ismore misses with the head strike.
Mahtisaari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ismore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mahtisaari is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ismore to the mat. Ismore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ismore is looking for a triangle but Mahtisaari pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahtisaari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ismore wants to sweep here but Mahtisaari controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mahtisaari misses with a takedown attempt - Ismore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahtisaari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ismore.
Ismore blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ismore. Those never looked like landing.
Ismore thuds his shin into the meat of Mahtisaari's side.
Ismore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ismore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ismore misses with a body kick.
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ismore gets tackled into the cage by Mahtisaari. Mahtisaari maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari stalling in the clinch.
Ismore stalling in the clinch but Mahtisaari improves position.
Ismore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahtisaari tries to work over Ismore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahtisaari lands a hook that snaps the head of Ismore backwards.
Ismore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mahtisaari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ismore misses with some punches.
Ismore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ismore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ismore tries to land a knee to the head but Mahtisaari blocks with his arms.
Ismore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ismore manages to avoid it.
Ismore is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws an overhand right that lands on Ismore's shoulder, as Ismore tries to avoid the shot.
Les Ismore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahtisaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ismore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahtisaari. That snapped Ismore's head back.
Ismore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahtisaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ismore counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mahtisaari fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ismore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ismore has a couple of punches blocked by Mahtisaari.
A short uppercut from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
Ismore looking to slow down the pace here.
Ismore has a couple of punches blocked by Mahtisaari.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ismore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahtisaari's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ismore is looking to control Mahtisaari's arms but Mahtisaari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ismore has his back to the cage.
Ismore blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari has Ismore pushed against the cage.
A short right from Ismore on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ismore fails to land.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ismore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahtisaari digs a right hand underneath Ismore's ribcage. Ismore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ismore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Mahtisaari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ismore swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahtisaari working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahtisaari blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahtisaari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahtisaari cracks Ismore with a nice body shot.
Ismore is trying to break free.
Ismore tries a body shot but Mahtisaari blocks it.
Mahtisaari lands with a left to the head.
Mahtisaari lands a body shot.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
Mahtisaari tries a body shot but Ismore blocks it.
Mahtisaari lands a nice shot to the body.
Ismore working aggressively here.
Mahtisaari tries a body shot but Ismore blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahtisaari pushes Ismore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahtisaari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahtisaari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahtisaari lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Mahtisaari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahtisaari 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arttu Mahtisaari!
Arttu Mahtisaari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen Good Times as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svend Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Styles!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson effectively controlling the action here.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Styles working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like David Styles has been cut.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
Styles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karlsson has Styles pushed against the cage.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karlsson stalling against the cage.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Styles looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Styles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Styles trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson winds up and cracks Styles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Styles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Styles keeping control of the position.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Styles wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Styles is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karlsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson stops Styles from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Styles circles away.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Svend Karlsson has been cut.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Styles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karlsson works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Styles's head backwards.
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Karlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Styles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson passes Styles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson prevents Styles from improving his position.
Karlsson working Styles over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
Styles wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Karlsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Styles's half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Styles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Styles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson is in close to Styles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Styles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Styles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Styles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Styles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Styles's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Karlsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Styles is working away.
Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Styles is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Karlsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Styles is defending it quite comfortably.
Styles keeping hold of Karlsson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Styles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
Karlsson is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles is trying to control but can't.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Styles throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Styles avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles closes the distance and clinches.
Styles is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson landing knees to the body.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Karlsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson presses Styles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Styles takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses.
Styles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karlsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Karlsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Styles's defenses.
Styles letting Karlsson take a breather here.
Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Svend Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Styles into the cage.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles misses with some punches.
Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Karlsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Styles!
Karlsson looking to control but Styles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Styles wants to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Styles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
Styles moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Styles blocks nicely.
Styles is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svend Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to stand and escape but Karlsson is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Nice elbow from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Styles won't want to take too many of those.
Styles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson has Styles pushed against the cage.
David Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Karlsson won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Svend Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Svend Karlsson!
A relieved looking Svend Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Hawkins has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Flagg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawkins scores with a three punch combo!
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Flagg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flagg pushes Hawkins away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flagg looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Flagg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg scores with a head kick. Hawkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Hawkins.
Flagg swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flagg throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Flagg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flagg lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Flagg.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that Flagg avoids nicely.
A low kick from Flagg misses
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Flagg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg connects with an inside leg kick.
Flagg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flagg misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Flagg counters with a leg kick.
Flagg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Flagg didn't see that one coming.
Flagg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Flagg.
Flagg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Flagg.
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Flagg back into the cage.
Flagg is stalling here.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Flagg controls the action.
Flagg can't break the clinch.
Flagg lands a nice uppercut.
Flagg tries to break free but Hawkins pushes him back against the cage.
Flagg has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins is leaning against Flagg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Flagg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawkins up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Flagg.
A shot in the inside from Flagg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Flagg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flagg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flagg misses with a kick to the body.
Flagg scores with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a jab to the body
and Flagg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Flagg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawkins really felt that one!
A slapping body kick lands there for Flagg.
The crowd cheers as Flagg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawkins doesn't seem phased though.
Flagg sizes up Hawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Flagg scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flagg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Flagg counters with an outside leg kick.
Randall Flagg is winning the standup battle so far.
Flagg lands a high kick!
Flagg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Hawkins blocks the low kick.
Flagg throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flagg staying out of range there.
Flagg throws a lazy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flagg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flagg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flagg tries to land a body kick
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Hawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Flagg slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Flagg scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Flagg.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Flagg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Flagg misses
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins checks a leg kick.
It looks like Flagg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Flagg throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a leg kick but Hawkins moved away.
Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Flagg. That snapped Hawkins's head back.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
Flagg throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flagg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flagg. Flagg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Flagg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flagg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flagg lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Flagg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flagg keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Flagg.
Flagg sizes up Hawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flagg misses the jab.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flagg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins slips a jab from Flagg.
Flagg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flagg lands a head shot.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Flagg blocks the leg kick.
Flagg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Flagg tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Flagg scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Flagg is predictable there
and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkinss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flagg smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
Randall Flagg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flagg.
Lamont Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flagg misses with a jab to the body
and Hawkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flagg tries to work over Hawkins's front leg with a kick but Hawkins checks it.
Flagg throws a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Flagg moved away.
Flagg cracks the inside of Hawkins's front leg.
Flagg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Flagg throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flagg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Flagg cracks a nice hook into Hawkins's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg throws a nice head kick!
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flagg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Hawkins throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
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 Randall Flagg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flagg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Flagg!
Randall Flagg is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Randall Flagg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Lamont Hawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renka Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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171 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renka Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Susi scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Susi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renka Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Susi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Susi manages to break the clinch.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Susi misses with a body shot.
Susi moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Susi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Brown dives in and grabs Susi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown checks a low kick from Susi.
Brown connects with a right hand. Susi shakes it off.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown jabs Susi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Brown lands a jab to Susi's midsection.
Susi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Susi as he jumps to the side.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Susi lands a head shot.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Susi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Susi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Susi trying to control but Brown postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Brown moves out of range as Susi strikes.
Susi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Susi.
Brown throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susi swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Susi slips under a jab.
Brown clinches up with Susi and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danny Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A jab from Brown misses.
Nice body punch from Susi.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susi doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Susi delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Susi blocks a head kick by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brown misses.
Susi closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Susi pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown wants to clinch
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Susi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Susi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Susi throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown tries to clinch up but Susi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Susi in the body.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Susi. Those never looked like landing.
Brown throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Susi throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Susi defends it nicely.
Susi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Susi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown shoots in but Susi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Susi counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susi but Susi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Renka Susi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brown.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Susi.
A big right from Brown misses.
Susi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brown drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Susi follows Brown to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renka Susi!
Renka Susi very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Ljosha Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by INTERNATIONALE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksei Ljosha Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kool Keith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keith misses the shot to the body.
Keith connects with a body shot.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keith takes a step back to recover.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keith moves into the clinch.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Keith.
Putin working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Putin prevents a body shot from Keith.
Putin works on Keith's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keith prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keith works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Keith tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Keith back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith takes a shot to the head.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
The referee calls for Putin to work.
Keith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Keith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Keith tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Keith.
Putin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keith blocks the elbow strike.
Keith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to work over Keith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith can't get the takedown.
Keith throws a head punch that misses.
Keith is working for takedown but Putin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Keith swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries to work over Keith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith prevents a body shot from Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Keith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kool Keith.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keith avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Putin stalling in the clinch.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin lands a right hand.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin tries a body shot but Keith blocks it.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Putin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keith misses with a punch to the body.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keith gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Putin as the two fighters clinch.
Keith tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Keith tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Keith back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keith avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Keith.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kool Keith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Keith sees coming a mile off.
Putin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kool Keith has been cut.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Keith in a clinch.
Keith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin tries to work over Keith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin cracks Keith with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Keith.
Keith can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Keith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Keith controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keith lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin trying to stall but Keith improves his position.
Keith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keith backwards.
Putin is pressed up against the cage. Keith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Putin down to the mat. Putin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Putin defends well and Keith ends up having to push Putin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Keith controls the action.
Putin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Keith tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keith.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keith blocks an uppercut.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Keith avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keith lands with a left to the head.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Keith controls his hands.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Putin blocks a body shot from Keith.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Keith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Keith on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Keith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Keith - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Keith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keith works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Keith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keith lands a shoulder strike.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Keith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
Keith has Putin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Putin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kool Keith.
Keith lands with a right to the head.
Putin gets underhooks to prevent Keith's takedown attempt.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kool Keith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kool Keith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Putin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin throws a solid leg kick but Keith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Putin.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Keith's knee but Keith avoids it well.
Keith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left lands for Keith.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin connects with a crisp jab.
Putin scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin slips a jab from Keith.
Putin throws a front kick that sends Keith stumbling back into the cage.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin misses with a leg kick
and Keith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keith moves away.
Nice body kick there by Keith.
Putin misses with a left hand
and Keith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keith.
Keith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Putin's head.
Keith trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Keith is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Putin working a defensive guard but Keith passes into half guard.
Aleksei Ljosha Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is refusing to be controlled, as Keith sits in half guard.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
Keith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin wants to get back to full guard but Keith has passed into side control.
Putin is trying to improve his position.
Putin is trying to control Keith's posture but Keith avoids it.
Putin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Putin wants to control but Keith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith lands some shots froms side control.
Keith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Putin wants to control but Keith postures up.
Putin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keith.
Putin regains half guard, as Keith was trying to land strikes.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Keith has control of the leg.
Keith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keith thows a huge punch but Putin dodges it nicely.
Keith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though.
Putin wants to control but Keith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Putin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keith scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith 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.
Putin gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keith is aware though and is defending well.
Putin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keith pushes down on Putin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keith lands with a punch from half guard.
Keith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keith working over Putin with some ground and pound. Putin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Putin wants to improve his position but Keith is controlling well.
Putin is controlling Keith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
Putin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kool Keith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kool Keith!
Our winner, Kool Keith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Aleksei Ljosha Putin had this to say: 'I am proud communist.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanibal Hanyszewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Sammio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakari Sammio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sammio!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Hanyszewsky's head coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanyszewsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sammio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sammio throws a leg kick but Hanyszewsky checks it.
Sammio moves out of range as Hanyszewsky strikes.
Sammio throws a leg kick but Hanyszewsky moved away.
Hanyszewsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sammio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sammio.
Sammio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanyszewsky checks it well.
Sammio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanyszewsky is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanyszewsky throws a body punch but Sammio moves out of range.
Hanyszewsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sammio backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sakari Sammio has been cut.
Sammio cracks the inside of Hanyszewsky's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sammio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanyszewsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sammio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanyszewsky blocks the leg kick.
Sammio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sammio dodges the punch combination from Hanyszewsky.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sammio. That's going to slow Hanyszewsky down.
Hanyszewsky misses with a body shot.
Hanyszewsky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hanyszewsky with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanyszewsky blocks the leg kick.
Hanyszewsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sammio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanyszewsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sammio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanyszewsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanyszewsky blocks a head kick by Sammio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanyszewsky throws a hook but Sammio avoids it easily.
Sammio tests Hanyszewsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sammio scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanyszewsky should have avoided that one.
Sammio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanyszewsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sammio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanyszewsky jabs Sammio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammio, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Hanyszewsky.
Sammio ducks under a wild hook from Hanyszewsky.
Hanyszewsky misses with a looping right.
Sammio tries to clinch but Hanyszewsky is having none of it.
Sammio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanyszewsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanyszewsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sammio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanyszewsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanyszewsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammio.
Sammio slips a jab from Hanyszewsky.
Hanyszewsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sammio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sammio looks to throw a body kick
and Hanyszewsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sammio moves into the clinch.
Sammio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanyszewsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammio stalling.
Hanyszewsky taking a breather.
Sammio manages to break the clinch.
Sammio throws a front kick aimed at Hanyszewsky's knee but Hanyszewsky avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sammio.
Hanyszewsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammio misses with a body shot
and Hanyszewsky counters with a crisp one two that drops Sammio! Hanyszewsky thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sammio to his feet! Sammio is in big trouble!
Sammio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sammio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanyszewsky's sensitive parts.
Sammio throws out a leg kick but Hanyszewsky moves out of range and Sammio only half commits.
Hanyszewsky blocks a leg kick.
Hanyszewsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanyszewsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sammio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hanyszewsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanyszewsky avoids the head kick by Sammio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Sammio!
Sammio takes one to the chin there.
Sammio is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanyszewsky finish him?
Hanyszewsky throws a front kick aimed at Sammio's knee but Sammio avoids it well.
Sammio seems to have recovered his senses.
Sammio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanyszewsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakari Sammio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakari Sammio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sammio lands a front kick.
Sammio lands a leg kick that knocks Hanyszewsky off balance momentarily.
Sammio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanyszewsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakari Sammio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanyszewsky swings for the body but Sammio moves out of range.
Sammio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanyszewsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammio.
Sammio throws the kick towards the body but Hanyszewsky avoids it.
Sammio works Hanyszewsky's body with a nice hook.
Sammio moves out of range of the body kick from Hanyszewsky.
Sammio pushes Hanyszewsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanyszewsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanyszewsky blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sammio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanyszewsky looking to slow down the pace here.
Sammio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sammio.
Sammio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanyszewsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammio.
A good leg kick by Sammio.
Sammio digs a good hook to Hanyszewsky's body.
Sammio throws a body kick that misses.
Sammio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammio throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sammio. That's going to slow Hanyszewsky down.
Sakari Sammio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammio scores with a nice body kick.
Hanyszewsky throws a hook but Sammio avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio lands a nice hook to Hanyszewsky's body. Hanyszewsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanyszewsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Sammio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanyszewsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammio is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammio.
Hanyszewsky throws the left hand but Sammio avoids the punch easily.
Sammio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammio scores with a jab. Hanyszewsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sammio catches Hanyszewsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanyszewsky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hanyszewsky swings for the body but Sammio moves out of range.
Sammio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sammio takes a swing at Hanyszewsky's ribcage but misses.
Sammio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sammio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanyszewsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sammio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanyszewsky if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Hanyszewsky misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hanyszewsky misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sammio.
Sammio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanyszewsky checks the leg kick.
Sammio throws a front kick that sends Hanyszewsky stumbling back into the cage.
Sammio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanyszewsky throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sammio.
Sammio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sammio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sammio throws the kick towards the body but Hanyszewsky avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammio looks for the body kick but Hanyszewsky saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammio.
A low kick from Sammio misses
and Hanyszewsky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sammio misses with a low kick.
Sammio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sammio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sammio - just one landing.
Sammio throws a leg kick
and Hanyszewsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanyszewsky misses with a low kick.
Sammio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hanyszewsky is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sammio.
Oh Hanyszewsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Sammio lands a heavy head kick that drops Hanyszewsky. The ref tackles Sammio to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hanyszewsky was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sakari Sammio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes to the cage accompanied by HammerFall - Head Over Heels. 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ur Jarni looks to score with a jab to the body but Al is just out of range.
Ur Jarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al throws a leg kick but Ur Jarni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al lands a lovely overhand right.
Al connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ur Jarni throws out a loose jab but Al uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ur Jarni.
Al does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ur Jarni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al.
Al lands a head kick. Ur Jarni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ur Jarni tries to land a leg kick but Al saw it coming and moves away.
Ur Jarni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ur Jarni misses with a wild body shot.
Al avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
Ur Jarni digs a good hook to Al's body.
Ur Jarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ur Jarni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al.
Al throws out a powerful jab.
Al fakes the leg kick and cracks Ur Jarni in the body.
Al lands a jab to Ur Jarni's midsection.
Al checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Al avoids a kick to the body.
Al throws a low kick, looking for Ur Jarni's leg but Ur Jarni calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ur Jarni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Al.
Ur Jarni just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Al.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ur Jarni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al.
Ur Jarni throws a body punch but Al moves out of range.
Al throws a leg kick
so Ur Jarni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al keeping moving, preventing Ur Jarni from controlling successfully.
Ur Jarni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ur Jarni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ur Jarni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ur Jarni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ur Jarni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ur Jarni trying to control but Al is working from the bottom.
Al is looking to stand back up but Ur Jarni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Al.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al wants to improve his position but Ur Jarni is controlling well.
Ur Jarni prevents Al from standing back up.
Al looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ur Jarni passes into side control!
Ur Jarni working the head and body with strikes.
Ur Jarni controlling the position.
Al struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ur Jarni stalls from top position.
Ur Jarni tries to score with some ground and pound. Al controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ur Jarni cracks Al with a big right hand but Al just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Ur Jarni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ur Jarni prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ur Jarni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Al sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ur Jarni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Al is rocked!
Ur Jarni cracks Al with a big elbow.
Oh Al is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ur Jarni lands a strong strike to the head of Al. That's dazed him! Ur Jarni looking to finish here. Al is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ur Jarni lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arni Ur Jarni!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Вставай. Gustav Marailov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benny Brett's chin.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marailov punishes Brett's body with a nice straight punch.
Brett walks into a straight right hand from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marailov misses with a left hand
and Brett counters with a left to the body.
Marailov looks to land a right hand but Brett moved out of range.
Marailov is looking to score with low kicks.
Marailov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brett is out of range and Marailov settles back down.
Brett checks a leg kick nicely.
Marailov throws a hook but Brett avoids it easily.
Marailov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brett on the side of the head.
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brett checks a low kick from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a body shot.
Brett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Victory Gym and Spa in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Marailov.
Brett with a jab.
Brett shoots in and gets a takedown into Marailov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brett.
Marailov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brett lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Brett seems content to control.
Brett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marailov is looking for a sweep. Brett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marailov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brett has cracked it and Marailov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Brett!
After the fight, Benny Brett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Sara - Weatherman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Sterrey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterrey fails to land the takedown.
Hale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterrey.
Sterrey walks into a stiff left hand from Hale.
Sterrey shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Sterrey misses.
Hale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Sterrey misses
and Hale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sterrey has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Sterrey.
Hale throws a hook but Sterrey blocks it.
Sterrey throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale misses with an uppercut
and Sterrey counters with a single leg into guard. Hale didn't expect that.
Hale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterrey passes Hale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sterrey wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Sterrey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sterrey prevents Hale from improving his position.
Sterrey is thwarting Hale's attempts to control the position.
Sterrey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterrey in particular looking to stall.
Sterrey is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterrey working Hale over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale trying to hold on to Sterrey's head to control him but Sterrey postures up.
Hale controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hale trying to control but Sterrey postures up.
Sterrey thows a huge punch but Hale dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sterrey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterrey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sterrey is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale is trying is best to control the position here.
Hale gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterrey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hale is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE GYM 40CAP that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sterrey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hale has Sterrey pulled in close to control his posture.
Hale trying to keep a closed guard but Sterrey is proving a slippery customer.
Hale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Hale just wasn't active enough.
Sterrey throws a right and a left that Hale avoids nicely.
Sterrey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hale sprawls well. Hale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterrey gets slowly back to his feet.
Hale misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sterrey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hale's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sterrey misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Sterrey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hale slips under a jab from Sterrey.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterrey.
Hale misses with a few strikes there.
Hale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Sterrey saw it coming and moves away.
Hale slips under a jab.
Hale slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterrey misses with a wild body shot.
Hale throws a head kick but Sterrey moves out of range.
Hale misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hale counters with a low kick, right behind Sterrey 's knee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sterrey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterrey circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterrey feints and as Hale raises his hands in defense, Sterrey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sterrey is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
Hale working a defensive guard here.
Sterrey wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sterrey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterrey wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Sterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
Sterrey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey looking to pass the guard.
Sterrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterrey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hale has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterrey is keeping the position for now.
Sterrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hale cracks Sterrey with a solid left hand.
Sterrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sterrey controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Sterrey pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale trying to control but Sterrey is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sterrey fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon Hale is winning the standup battle so far.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterrey circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominic Sterrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sterrey goes for a double leg but Hale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hale continues to drive forward.
The referee calls for Hale to work.
Sterrey wants a takedown.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Sterrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hale as the two fighters clinch.
Hale has Sterrey pressed against the cage, preventing Sterrey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hale stops a takedown attempt from Sterrey.
Brandon Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Sterrey.
A shot in the inside from Hale.
Hale lands a right hand.
Sterrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hale is pushing Sterrey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterrey looking to stall.
Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sterrey backwards.
Hale breaks from the clinch.
Sterrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hale tries to avoid it but Sterrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hale to the ground. Hale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hale swinging wildly here.
Sterrey throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterrey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sterrey's best efforts.
Sterrey is looking to advance position but Hale won't allow it.
Hale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominic Sterrey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hale's head.
Sterrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterrey is working away from the top position though.
Hale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sterrey.
Sterrey is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterrey seems to be looking for submissions.
Hale is not content to let Sterrey control the position.
Sterrey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hale's head.
Sterrey seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterrey is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sterrey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hale has his hands clasped together around Sterrey's back. He's all about the action.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sterrey.
Sterrey is thwarting Hale's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sterrey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sterrey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dominic Sterrey just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hale slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterrey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterrey dives in and grabs Hale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hale pushes down on Sterrey's head and hops out.
Sterrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
Sterrey dodges the punch combination from Hale.
No luck for Sterrey with that takedown attempt.
Brandon Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Sterrey.
Hale scores with a decent looking hook.
Hale throws a lazy right hand but Sterrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sterrey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sterrey postures up.
Sterrey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hale is trying to keep Sterrey in close.
Sterrey preventing the sweep.
Hale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandon Hale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sterrey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sterrey dives in for a single leg takedown but Hale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey tries a body shot but Hale blocks it.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sterrey scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterrey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
Hale is trying to stall.
Sterrey goes for a takedown attempt but Hale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sterrey slips under a jab.
Sterrey slips a jab from Hale.
Brandon Hale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey dodges the punch combination from Hale.
Jab, jab by Hale - just one landing.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Sterrey saw that one coming.
Sterrey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hale swinging wildly here.
Sterrey checks a low kick from Hale.
Sterrey shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sterrey at a distance.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hale.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Sterrey cracks Hale with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Hale.
Sterrey blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hale.
A shot to the liver by Sterrey. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sterrey has his takedown stuffed
and Hale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Hale had his way with Dominic Sterrey in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hale walks into a straight right hand from Sterrey.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Sterrey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sterrey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sterrey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hale is fending him off so far but Sterrey persists. Nope, Hale circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Sterrey.
Sterrey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hale controls Sterrey momentarily but Sterrey frees himself.
Sterrey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hale looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hale looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hale!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale just content to control the position.
Sterrey tries to bench press Hale off him but Hale keeps the position.
Hale working away.
Sterrey is looking to regain half guard here but Hale keeps moving and retains side control.
Hale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sterrey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sterrey is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale lands some shots froms side control.
Sterrey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
Sterrey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sterrey.
Sterrey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hale is stalling in the full guard.
Sterrey is trying to control the position but Hale postures up.
Hale throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterrey trying to keep a closed guard but Hale is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hale!
Sterrey throws some wild stikes that Hale manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterrey looking to finish with strikes here!
Sterrey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hale wants to control but Sterrey is having none of it.
Sterrey throwing strikes here but Hale is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hale is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sterrey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hale is now in Sterrey's guard. A big mistake from Sterrey there, giving up the dominant position!
Hale trying to control but Sterrey is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hale wants to control from the top but Sterrey keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Hale.
Hale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterrey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hale avoids it really well and circles away.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Sterrey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sterrey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Sterrey! Dominic Sterrey retains his welterweight title!
Dominic Sterrey very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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