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Bellator 3:Heikki vs Michaels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Torton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Torton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torton throws a hook but Monson blocks it.
Monson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Torton is trying to escape and Monson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Torton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Monson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Khasbulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasul Khasbulaev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rasul Khasbulaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev shoots and misses
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rasul Khasbulaev has been cut.
Khasbulaev looks winded!
Khasbulaev tries for a takedown but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Travis Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasul Khasbulaev.
Hunter gets the takedown into side control.
Khasbulaev tries to control but Hunter manages to take his back.
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Khasbulaev.
Hunter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter not allowing Khasbulaev to control his hands.
Khasbulaev wants to escape the position.
Hunter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khasbulaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunter has the hooks in. Khasbulaev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Khasbulaev's body.
I really don't envy Khasbulaev right now.
Hunter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khasbulaev for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeps control of the position as Khasbulaev tries to break free.
Khasbulaev just trying to survive but Hunter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Khasbulaev tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Khasbulaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunter's guard. Nice work there by Khasbulaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter managing to control the position.
Khasbulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khasbulaev wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khasbulaev wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Khasbulaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter jabs Khasbulaev right on the nose. Khasbulaev blinks but takes it well.
Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khasbulaev is trying to defend but Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khasbulaev is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khasbulaev avoid being mounted?
Khasbulaev looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev is looking to improve his position.
Khasbulaev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasbulaev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hunter jumps into side control!
Khasbulaev is looking to reverse the position.
Hunter just content to control the position.
Hunter gets to mount! Khasbulaev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Khasbulaev to control.
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
Khasbulaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khasbulaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khasbulaev is trying to stand but he's just given Hunter his back.
Khasbulaev trying to control but not successfully.
What can Khasbulaev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter has the hooks in. Khasbulaev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Khasbulaev's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khasbulaev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunter slows the pace down.
Khasbulaev wants to get back to his feet.
Khasbulaev is looking to get back to his feet here but Hunter is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khasbulaev's back.
Hunter has the hooks in. Khasbulaev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khasbulaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter has the hooks in. Khasbulaev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Khasbulaev keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Further stalling from Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khasbulaev is in bad spot here.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khasbulaev trying to control the position but Hunter manages to sink in the hooks.
Hunter has the hooks in. Khasbulaev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khasbulaev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hunter controlling well, preventing Khasbulaev from escaping the position.
Hunter controlling the position well here. Khasbulaev rolled but Hunter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khasbulaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunter is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Khasbulaev trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
I really don't envy Khasbulaev right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Hunter!
Our winner, Travis Hunter, 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gods Son. Coke has chosen Cocaine as his entrance music. Coke has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
151 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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170 cm
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151 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ted Coke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coke looks winded!
Coke slips under a jab.
Coke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coke fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Coke.
A lazy left from Anders finds it's target.
Anders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Anders.
Anders throws a head kick but Coke moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anders.
Nice cross by Anders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders scores with a nice body kick.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coke blocks a head kick by Anders.
Coke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coke is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders throws a quick head kick that knocks Coke silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Anders is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ingemar Anders!
An out of breath Ingemar Anders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ted Coke was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter today, but trust me, I am going to come back .. come back better prepared and in better condition !!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Lasi Leuka looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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140 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordred Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Deschain.
Deschain defending well as Leuka loads up on a big left hand.
Deschain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leuka looks winded!
Leuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deschain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leuka misses with a wild combination.
Leuka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deschain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deschain connects with a looping right hand.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Deschain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leuka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Leuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deschain to the mat! Deschain manages to get full guard.
Leuka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deschain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leuka's guard.
Deschain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Leuka, up you get!
Deschain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deschain walks into a left hand.
Leuka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Deschain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leuka.
Deschain tries to buck Leuka off but Leuka is having none of it.
Leuka in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leuka tries to advance to mount but Deschain denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka happy to just control the position for now.
Deschain is trying to get back to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deschain struggling a bit here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leuka moves forwards but Deschain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deschain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deschain works over Leuka's head and body with a nice combination.
Deschain cracks Leuka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leuka slips under a jab.
Deschain throws a wild body kick that Leuka sees coming a mile off.
Deschain rushes Leuka and presses him up against the cage.
Leuka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Deschain up against the cage.
Leuka misses with some punches.
Deschain misses with an elbow over the top.
Deschain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Deschain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Leuka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lasi Leuka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leuka moves forwards but Deschain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deschain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deschain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leuka counters by moving into the clinch.
Leuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deschain prevents it.
Leuka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leuka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leuka wants to take the fight to the mat but Deschain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leuka blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain looking to throw knees to the head but Leuka is blocking nicely.
Deschain lands an elbow that stopped Leuka in his tracks for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Leuka.
Deschain connects with a knee to the head.
Deschain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka scores with a shot to the side of Deschain's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deschain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leuka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leuka controlling the pace.
Lasi Leuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Leuka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deschain tries to kick Leuka off but Leuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to control here.
Leuka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Deschain.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Leuka.
Deschain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leuka will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain slips under a jab.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deschain throws a combination. Leuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deschain's guard.
Deschain trying to keep a closed guard but Leuka is proving a slippery customer.
Deschain keeping full guard, as Leuka tries to pass.
Deschain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deschain is working an open guard so Leuka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka connects with a right hand. Deschain shakes it off.
Leuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Deschain.
Deschain misses with a straight left.
Deschain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Deschain.
Deschain throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Mordred Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deschain walks into a straight right hand from Leuka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leuka swinging wildly here.
Deschain throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Leuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deschain.
Leuka moves out of range of the strikes.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Deschain clinches up against the cage.
Deschain misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasi Leuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Deschain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Deschain throws a right hand that Leuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leuka also avoids with ease.
Deschain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain misses with a body shot.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Leuka.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Deschain moves into range and clinches up with Leuka.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deschain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leuka's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leuka.
Leuka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mordred Deschain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leuka takes an elbow to the temple.
Deschain takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leuka avoids it.
Leuka stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leuka lands a right hand.
Leuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deschain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka has clasped his hands together around Deschain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leuka decides to stand back up. Leuka steps back and let's Deschain get back to his feet.
Leuka closes the distance and clinches up with Deschain, looking for a takedown. Leuka pushes Deschain against the cage but Deschain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Deschain.
Deschain with a jab.
Leuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leuka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deschain lands with a nice combination. Leuka backs away looking to recover.
Deschain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leuka. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leuka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deschain - the referee stops the clock and Leuka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deschain. Leuka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deschain slips a jab from Leuka.
Leuka throws a hook but Deschain blocks it.
Deschain cracks Leuka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses.
Leuka lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deschain.
Deschain moves out of range as Leuka throws a body kick.
Deschain forces Leuka back against the cage and clinches.
Deschain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leuka avoiding damage as Deschain throws knees to the body.
Leuka just leaning against Deschain, taking a breather.
Deschain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Deschain throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Deschain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leuka's brow.
Leuka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deschain misses with an elbow over the top.
Deschain misses with an elbow over the top.
Deschain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leuka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deschain lands an elbow just above Leuka 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but Leuka blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leuka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deschain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leuka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Deschain regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leuka trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Leuka looking to pass the guard.
Mordred Deschain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leuka is standing up over Deschain. Deschain looks to escape but Leuka dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka stands up and beckons Deschain to his feet.
Leuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deschain.
Lasi Leuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deschain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leuka lunges at Deschain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deschain's hand.
Leuka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Deschain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leuka throws a head kick but Deschain moves out of range.
Leuka takes one to the chin there.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Leuka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasi Leuka.
I've got Leuka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Leuka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakim Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikardo Navvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shakim Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rikardo Navvaro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Navvaro misses.
Navvaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abdulkerimov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdulkerimov dodges the punch combination from Navvaro.
Abdulkerimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navvaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdulkerimov clinches.
Abdulkerimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Navvaro pulls Abdulkerimov into guard.
Navvaro working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulkerimov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Navvaro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navvaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Abdulkerimov doesn't defend quickly enough and Navvaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Abdulkerimov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Navvaro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikardo Navvaro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa comes into the arena with Skillet-Hero blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nisse Metaxa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Dantas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas fails with the takedown.
Metaxa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dantas. Dantas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jose Dantas has been cut.
Dantas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metaxa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Metaxa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dantas is rocked!
Metaxa fakes the body blow, causing Dantas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dantas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nisse Metaxa!
Nisse Metaxa retains his featherweight title!
Nisse Metaxa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Nemov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roi Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roi Nelson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Nemov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roi Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nemov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nemov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nemov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Roi Nelson's cut even more.
Nemov lands a knee to the head.
Nemov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Roi Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nemov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Nemov.
Roi Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roi Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandr Nemov!
Aleksandr Nemov retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tihon Lapardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Olivero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tihon Lapardin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivero checks a low kick from Lapardin.
Olivero blocks a jab.
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olivero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lapardin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olivero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olivero lands a big head kick that sends Lapardin tumbling to the mat! Olivero takes a step backwards and waves Lapardin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tihon Lapardin has been cut.
Lapardin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olivero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapardin tries to clinch but Olivero is having none of it.
Lapardin is looking to chop away at Olivero's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapardin is looking to land body kicks.
Lapardin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapardin misses with a double jab.
Olivero scores with a jab.
Lapardin is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Olivero - that will leave a mark!
Lapardin is still on wobbly legs! Can Olivero finish him?
Lapardin misses with the combination.
Olivero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lapardin seems to have recovered his senses.
Lapardin looks winded!
A head kick by Olivero - that's a beauty! Lapardin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Olivero can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Olivero!
Ivan Olivero retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ivan Olivero, 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guran Gugeneshvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tanner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr. Tanner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Guran Gugeneshvili!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Gugeneshvili tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Gugeneshvili back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gugeneshvili is rocked!
Tanner jabs Gugeneshvili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gugeneshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Gugeneshvili thows a leg kick but Tanner checks it
and Tanner counters with a huge right that knocks Gugeneshvili out cold! Tanner is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Tanner!
After the fight, Dick Tanner 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - Absolute Power. Michaels comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blades of Glory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Helppo Heikki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helppo Heikki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
198 lbs
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39
200 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helppo Heikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chazz Michael Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michaels clinches up against the cage.
Heikki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michaels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heikki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michaels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Heikki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michaels is trying to keep an underhook but Heikki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Heikki is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.
Michaels trying to control but Heikki postures up.
Heikki slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikki working Michaels over with strikes.
Heikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michaels has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki controlling the action here.
Heikki is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heikki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Michaels as he works his way to full guard.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels controlling Heikki's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heikki throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Heikki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michaels takes a swing at Heikki's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heikki is defended easily by Michaels.
Michaels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaels jabs Heikki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heikki shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heikki doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heikki's sensitive parts.
Michaels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heikki at a distance.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels thuds a left hand into Heikki's body.
Nice uppercut there from Michaels.
Heikki blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Heikki throws a lazy right hand but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikki manages to avoid it.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Michaels.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heikki.
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 punch lands to the side of Heikki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Heikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense.
Heikki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Heikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heikki is breathing heavily.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heikki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heikki shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heikki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazz Michael Michaels dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Michaels lands a leg kick that knocks Heikki off balance momentarily.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Michaels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Heikki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Heikki trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
Heikki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Michaels will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikki trying to control the position but Michaels is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heikki is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to control Heikki's posture but Heikki avoids it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Michaels tries to bench press Heikki off him but Heikki keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heikki is staying tight to Michaels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helppo Heikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels clobbers Heikki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michaels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heikki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Heikki's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Heikki misses the target.
Heikki shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
Heikki misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michaels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michaels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heikki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Heikki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
Heikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki walks into a stiff left hand from Michaels.
It looks like Helppo Heikki has been cut.
Michaels connects with a crisp jab.
Michaels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heikki's head.
Heikki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Heikki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michaels, as that shot connected.
Heikki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heikki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heikki shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heikki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heikki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michaels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a jab to Heikki's midsection.
Michaels lands with a hook. Heikki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chazz Michael Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Heikki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels scores with a decent looking hook.
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck for Heikki with that takedown attempt.
Michaels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heikki if he has to take too many more of those.
Heikki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazz Michael Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michaels lands a slapping body shot.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Heikki. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a nice head shot.
Heikki tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
Michaels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heikki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikki tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Heikki. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Heikki looks to land a right hand but Michaels moved out of range.
Heikki shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
Heikki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Michaels scores with a kick to the body.
Michaels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heikki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heikki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heikki doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Michaels.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Heikki. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Michaels lands a nice looking body shot.
Heikki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heikki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Heikki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heikki on the side of the head.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Heikki dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Heikki's head and hops out.
Heikki shoots in looking for a takedown but Michaels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heikki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chazz Michael Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michaels.
Michaels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heikki's calf.
Heikki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a crisp jab.
Heikki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heikki dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heikki is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a shot to the side of Heikki's head.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Michaels. That snapped Heikki's head back.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.
Heikki shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels lunges at Heikki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heikki's hand.
Good shot there by Michaels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michaels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaels cracks the inside of Heikki's front leg.
Michaels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heikki.
Heikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Heikki's ribs.
Michaels keeps Heikki at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow Heikki down.
Heikki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michaels lands a nice hook to Heikki's body. Heikki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Michaels lands with an uppercut that bounces Heikki off the cage and back into range.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. Heikki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazz Michael Michaels really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heikki looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.
Heikki walks into a stiff left hand from Michaels.
Heikki avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michaels tries to avoid it but Heikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michaels to the ground. Michaels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heikki on the side of the head.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikki moves away.
Michaels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Heikki's leg. Heikki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michaels swings for the body but Heikki moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Heikki saw that one coming.
Heikki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michaels. Michaels obviously looking to wear him down.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a body shot.
Michaels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michaels delivers a nice body kick.
Heikki fails with a takedown attempt.
Heikki throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels thuds a left hand into Heikki's body.
Heikki with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a glancing blow to the side of Heikki's head.
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heikki fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michaels is controlling the pace.
Heikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heikki trying to control but Michaels postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michaels forces his way into half guard.
Heikki is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but Heikki defending well.
Heikki is looking for a sweep. Michaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heikki is looking to control Michaels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heikki avoid being mounted?
Michaels is controlling the pace.
Heikki's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heikki trying to control here.
Heikki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heikki has his foot on Michaels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michaels works his way back into a safe position though.
Heikki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heikki keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Michaels is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chazz Michael Michaels dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Helppo Heikki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice shot by Heikki.
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Heikki. Heikki gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heikki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heikki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heikki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michaels works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikki goes for a double leg but Michaels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michaels continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helppo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Heikki.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Michaels leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heikki looking for a takedown.
Michaels gets through Heikki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michaels has Heikki pressed against the cage.
Michaels pushes Heikki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michaels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michaels pushes Heikki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Michaels lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heikki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels stalling the fight.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heikki backwards.
A right hand to the body from Michaels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Heikki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heikki walks into a left hand.
Helppo Heikki's cut is getting worse.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. Heikki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heikki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Michaels is right now.
Michaels is trying to improve his position.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Michaels but he's now mounted!
Heikki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Michaels because Heikki loaded up on that one.
Helppo Heikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heikki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michaels?
Heikki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Michaels is on top in guard.
Helppo Heikki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heikki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Michaels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Heikki.
Chazz Michael Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heikki is trying to improve his position.
Heikki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chazz Michael Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michaels 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 44:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chazz Michael Michaels!
Chazz Michael Michaels is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Chazz Michael Michaels, 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.
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