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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Wank (ranked 7599 p4p, 7194 weight class) and Tomas Hric (ranked 640 p4p, 626 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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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Wank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hric!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hric lands with an uppercut that bounces Wank off the cage and back into range.
Hric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hric cracks Wank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Hric as Wank shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hric! But no joy.
Wank shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hric's guard.
Hric manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hric manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wank is controlling him.
Wank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wank wants to pass the guard but Hric is keeping the position.
Wank throws a strike but Hric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wank trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hric gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hric misses with a double jab
and Wank counters with a takedown into side control.
Hric throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wank lands in his opponent's guard.
Hric pushes Wank off and gets back to his feet.
Hric lands with a straight right. Wank didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hric to score with a decent uppercut.
Wank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hric lands a hook that stumbles Wank back into the cage. Hric follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Wank to the canvas! Hric pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Wank has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tomas Hric!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Tee (ranked 6586 p4p, 7265 weight class) and Noah Johnson (ranked 671 p4p, 699 weight class). Johnson has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Tee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tee misses with a takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tee tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
 Tee is rocked!
Tee cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson lands a jab to Tee's midsection.
Tee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tee shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Tee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tee takes the fight into the clinch.
Tee is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tee successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tee pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DJ Tee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 5448 p4p, 25543 weight class) and Zimba Zimbawa (ranked 545 p4p, 647 weight class). Zimba Zimbawa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimba Zimbawa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbawa 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.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke postures up in Zimbawa's guard and throws a big left but Zimbawa blocks it.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbawa has wrist control.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimbawa holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zimbawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbawa is retaining full guard.
Choke passes Zimbawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Choke thows a huge punch but Zimbawa dodges it nicely.
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimbawa trying to control from the bottom.
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Choke there.
Zimbawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimbawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimbawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimbawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
You can see the frustration on Choke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zimbawa connects with a big shot to the side of Choke's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Zimbawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Choke throws a strike but Zimbawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zimbawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimbawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimbawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimbawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zimbawa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Choke has tightened it up now! Zimbawa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Choke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Myles (ranked 6065 p4p, 7123 weight class) and Joseph Senior (ranked 577 p4p, 623 weight class). Joseph Senior looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Senior!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myles defends it nicely.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Senior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myles defends it well.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Senior's ribs.
Myles swinging wildly here.
Myles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Senior doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Senior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Senior! But no joy.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Senior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Senior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myles avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles tries to bum rush Senior with a series of wild strikes but Senior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Senior! But no joy.
Senior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Senior to the ground. Myles is now in Senior's guard.
Myles is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Myles wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior can't keep his opponent in guard - Myles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Myles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Senior is not content to let Myles control the position.
Senior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senior has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Myles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senior on the ground.
Senior won't allow Myles to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles is looking for a kimura here.
Myles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Senior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Myles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Myles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Myles eventually gives up the hold.
Myles stands up out of the half guard.
Nice takedown defense from Myles. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
As Senior looks to move away, Myles throws a big counter combo but Senior just gets out of the way.
Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Senior.
Myles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Senior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Senior looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles pushes Senior off looking to stand but Senior dives back in and keeps control.
Myles gets back to full guard.
Senior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Senior has Myles in his guard.
Senior is working an open guard so Myles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Myles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Myles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles lands with a nice combination. Senior backs away looking to recover.
Senior gets caught napping as Myles dives in and scores a takedown. Senior manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Myles working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Myles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Myles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Myles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Senior takes one to the side of the head.
Myles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Senior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myles.
Senior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Myles drops Senior with a beautiful combination! Senior stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Myles is looking for the KO!
 Senior is rocked!
Myles is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Myles shuts the power down on Senior. Lights out, game over! Myles is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Myles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Taavitsainen (ranked 5345 p4p, 6760 weight class) and PK Doyle (ranked 534 p4p, 594 weight class). Doyle has chosen Unshaken as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Taavitsainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, PK Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavitsainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle's coach down at Wolves of Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doyle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taavitsainen drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
Taavitsainen manages to break the clinch.
Doyle misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Doyle.
Doyle looks to throw a body kick
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PK Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doyle checks a leg kick nicely.
Doyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Taavitsainen scores with a shot to the body.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taavitsainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Doyle misses.
Taavitsainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taavitsainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Nice defenses there by Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taavitsainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taavitsainen lands a slapping body shot.
Doyle looks winded!
Taavitsainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Taavitsainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taavitsainen just content to control the position.
Doyle is pushing Taavitsainen's head away, looking to escape. Taavitsainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Taavitsainen working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taavitsainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taavitsainen is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Taavitsainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taavitsainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Doyle is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taavitsainen just content to control the position.
Taavitsainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taavitsainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doyle on the ground.
Taavitsainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Taavitsainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taavitsainen controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doyle is not content to let Taavitsainen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Taavitsainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Doyle's head but Doyle avoids it well.
Taavitsainen throws an elbow but Doyle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taavitsainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taavitsainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taavitsainen working the ground and pound but Doyle is defending the strikes.
Doyle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taavitsainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Taavitsainen stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle dodges the ground and pound from Taavitsainen.
Doyle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taavitsainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that round.
That's time! Taavitsainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taavitsainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taavitsainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
PK Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taavitsainen.
Doyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taavitsainen connects with a body shot that sends Doyle's belly button to the back.
Taavitsainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taavitsainen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Taavitsainen lands.
Taavitsainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taavitsainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen connects with a jab.
Taavitsainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like PK Doyle has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taavitsainen under the eye.
Taavitsainen is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Taavitsainen misses.
Taavitsainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taavitsainen misses the jab.
Doyle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doyle swings for the body but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Doyle with a nice cross.
Doyle throws a wild body kick that Taavitsainen sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taavitsainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taavitsainen effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Taavitsainen.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Taavitsainen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taavitsainen has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taavitsainen pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen just leaning against Doyle, taking a breather.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taavitsainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doyle momentarily.
PK Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taavitsainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle throws a series of punches but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Taavitsainen has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Doyle stalling in the clinch but Taavitsainen improves position.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle swings for the body but Taavitsainen moves out of range.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.
Doyle lands a jab to Taavitsainen's midsection.
Doyle gets tackled into the cage by Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen maintains the clinch.
Taavitsainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Taavitsainen.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Taavitsainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen breaks from the clinch.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.
Taavitsainen blocks the body kick.
Taavitsainen moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle has Taavitsainen pushed against the cage.
Taavitsainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Taavitsainen on the inside.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch.
Doyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taavitsainen attempts a counter takedown but Doyle avoids it well and moves away.
Doyle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taavitsainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Taavitsainen takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Taavitsainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doyle.
Doyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taavitsainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen tries to clinch there but Doyle circles away.
Taavitsainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Taavitsainen lands a right hook to the body.
Doyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle takes one on the button.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
and Taavitsainen moves into the clinch.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen moves out of range as Doyle throws a body kick.
Doyle gets tackled into the cage by Taavitsainen. Taavitsainen maintains the clinch.
Taavitsainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Taavitsainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on PK Doyle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Taavitsainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Taavitsainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taavitsainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taavitsainen digs a good hook to Doyle's body.
Taavitsainen throws a chopping leg kick but Doyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taavitsainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Taavitsainen throws a solid leg kick but Doyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle lands with a right hand.
Taavitsainen lands with a nice body punch.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taavitsainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taavitsainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle swinging wildly here.
Taavitsainen tries to counter with a takedown but Doyle is quick to defend against it.
Taavitsainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen lands a nice hook to Doyle's body. Doyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taavitsainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Doyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doyle wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taavitsainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taavitsainen catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavitsainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doyle tried to score with a low kick but Taavitsainen checks it.
Taavitsainen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Doyle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taavitsainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Taavitsainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doyle swivels and escapes.
Doyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taavitsainen blocks a jab.
PK Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavitsainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taavitsainen lands an overhand right.
Taavitsainen works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Taavitsainen gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taavitsainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taavitsainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teppo Taavitsainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taavitsainen is struggling to control the position.
Taavitsainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Taavitsainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Taavitsainen slips the punch.
Taavitsainen ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Taavitsainen.
Taavitsainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teppo Taavitsainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taavitsainen manages to avoid it.
No luck for Taavitsainen with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taavitsainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Doyle. Those never looked like landing.
Taavitsainen connects with a body shot.
Doyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taavitsainen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taavitsainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Doyle, which made it look bad.
Doyle 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.
Taavitsainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doyle's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doyle misses the jab.
Taavitsainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Doyle as he checks the leg kick.
Teppo Taavitsainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taavitsainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taavitsainen somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Taavitsainen's head but Taavitsainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taavitsainen rushes Doyle and presses him up against the cage.
Taavitsainen lands a nice uppercut.
Taavitsainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Taavitsainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taavitsainen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Taavitsainen!
PK Doyle was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young this won't set my back too much really.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Walters (ranked 6666 p4p, 5097 weight class) and Nurken Baysufinov (ranked 676 p4p, 607 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nurken Baysufinov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters throws an off balance right hand
and Baysufinov counters with a thumping low kick.
Baysufinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurken Baysufinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters misses with a wild body shot.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
Baysufinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baysufinov slips under a jab.
Baysufinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Baysufinov.
Walters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baysufinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baysufinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walters tries to clinch there but Baysufinov circles away.
Baysufinov wants to counter with a clinch but Walters pushes him away.
Baysufinov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Walters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walters avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov prevents Walters from breaking the clinch.
Baysufinov missing with knees to the body.
Baysufinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walters avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Walters fails to land.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walters can't find room to land a body shot as Baysufinov controls the action.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walters struggles to land a body shot inside as Baysufinov controls his hands.
Baysufinov working Walters over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Walters trying to control the position but instead, Baysufinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walters into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Walters tries to throw a body punch but Baysufinov avoids it by throwing Walters back against the cage.
Walters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walters avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Walters managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Baysufinov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baysufinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Walters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baysufinov working Walters over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Walters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Baysufinov cracks Walters with a nice body shot.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters misses with some punches.
Baysufinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baysufinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Walters avoids the damage to the body.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Walters avoids the damage to the body.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurken Baysufinov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walters throws a jab when Baysufinov was well out of range.
Walters doesn't manage to clinch there - Baysufinov circles away.
Baysufinov closes the distance and clinches.
Walters avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Walters managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baysufinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walters blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walters misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baysufinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Walters avoiding damage as Baysufinov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov presses Walters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baysufinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baysufinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov working Walters over with knees to the body.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Walters managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov connects with a knee to the head.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Baysufinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nurken Baysufinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walters misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Baysufinov - that landed with a thud.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurken Baysufinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baysufinov dodges the punch combination from Walters.
An inside leg kick from Walters misses.
Baysufinov throws a leg kick which misses Walters's front leg but catches the back leg as Walters tries to avoid it.
Baysufinov closes the distance and clinches.
Baysufinov tries to work over Walters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baysufinov trying to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walters is defending well for now.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baysufinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Baysufinov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov tries to work over Walters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Walters takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Walters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nurken Baysufinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Walters fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baysufinov obliges.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baysufinov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walters's face.
Walters managing to block the knees to the body from Baysufinov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body.
Baysufinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walters's elbow.
Baysufinov blocking some punches.
Baysufinov missing with knees to the body.
Walters is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baysufinov lands a good knee to the midsection. Walters won't want to take too many of those.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov crunches a lovely knee into Walters's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baysufinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baysufinov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Victor Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walters lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baysufinov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baysufinov scores a nice knee to the body.
Baysufinov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baysufinov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurken Baysufinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baysufinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurken Baysufinov!
Nurken Baysufinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Sakuraba (ranked 4861 p4p, 25408 weight class) and Jon Brute (ranked 450 p4p, 611 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuo Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Brute!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brute stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brute is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Brute missing with punches from the bottom.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba working Brute over with strikes.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brute is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
Sakuraba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakuraba working Brute over with strikes.
Brute tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brute is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sakuraba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brute with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute taking some punishment here, with Sakuraba in his half guard.
Sakuraba 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakuraba lands a nice short elbow.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sakuraba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brute defend it? Sakuraba steps over the head and cranks it - Brute is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Sakuraba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanky Ban (ranked 6753 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Anthony Webber (ranked 628 p4p, 458 weight class). Ban comes to the cage accompanied by Rick roll. Webber has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Stanky Ban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanky Ban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Webber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webber slips under a jab.
Webber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ban was covering up waiting for the punch and Webber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ban wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Webber manages to pass to side control.
Webber stalling.
Ban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ban is trying to escape back to his feet but Webber uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Webber's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ban is trying to escape and Webber transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ban is forced to tap! Nice work there by Webber! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Webber!
Anthony Webber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stanky Ban stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM A DINGO'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Franklin (ranked 5797 p4p, 3407 weight class) and Sylvester Coltrane (ranked 493 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Coltrane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Franklin!
Franklin misses with a takedown attempt
and Coltrane counters by moving into the clinch.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Coltrane has him pressed against the cage.
Coltrane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franklin has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin prevents a body shot from Coltrane.
Coltrane throws a head punch that misses.
Coltrane wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin pulls Coltrane into guard.
Coltrane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coltrane throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coltrane's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coltrane 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.
Coltrane is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the action but Coltrane is working from the bottom.
Coltrane is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Coltrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coltrane wants to stand up but Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coltrane is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
Coltrane keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin stays in close to Coltrane's body and controls the position.
Coltrane wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coltrane 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coltrane misses with a low kick.
Coltrane scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Coltrane counters with a nice uppercut.
Franklin goes for a double leg but Coltrane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coltrane continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Franklin.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Coltrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coltrane throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franklin moves out of range of the strikes.
Coltrane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coltrane tries to clinch up.
Franklin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coltrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklin.
Franklin misses with a takedown
and Coltrane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franklin thinking.
Coltrane misses with a wild body shot.
George Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Coltrane tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coltrane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coltrane misses with a looping left.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Coltrane circles away easily
and Coltrane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coltrane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Coltrane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coltrane lands a two punch combo.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coltrane after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed
and Coltrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coltrane avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Coltrane.
Franklin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Coltrane drops Franklin with a beautiful combination! Franklin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coltrane is looking for the KO!
 It looks like George Franklin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coltrane tests Franklin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin is rocked!
Sylvester Coltrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Coltrane comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Franklin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Franklin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Coltrane!
Sylvester Coltrane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I couldn't have won without A&E and my sponsor Concrete Clothing and the fans...thank you all!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Seeble (ranked 3346 p4p, 3478 weight class) and Ferele Athram (ranked 467 p4p, 478 weight class). Athram has chosen Same Disease as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Seeble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferele Athram!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram moves into range and clinches up with Seeble.
Athram is trying to pull guard but Seeble has him pressed against the cage.
Athram lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Athram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Athram lands a nice shot to the body.
Athram lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seeble.
A body shot lands from Seeble.
Seeble is trying to push Athram away but Athram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Athram - that landed with a thud.
Athram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Athram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Athram jumps guard.
Athram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seeble has passed into half guard!
Seeble is looking to take a break and control but Athram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble prevents Athram from improving his position.
Well, if Seeble 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.
Athram is looking for a sweep. Seeble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seeble is trying to control. Athram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Athram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Athram is looking to control Seeble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Athram avoid being mounted?
Athram looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Athram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeble pulls his head out easily.
Athram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seeble pulls his head out easily.
Seeble lands strikes from half guard.
Seeble is looking to control the position but Athram frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Seeble grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Athram there - Seeble really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferele Athram!
Ferele Athram thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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