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SFL 07 | Bad Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jo Chewy (ranked 2218 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 115 p4p, 102 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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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Chewy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chewy wants to clinch
and Yukinobu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chewy's guard.
Chewy trying to keep a closed guard but Yukinobu is proving a slippery customer.
Chewy keeping full guard, as Yukinobu tries to pass.
Chewy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chewy wants to sweep but no luck.
Chewy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yukinobu on the ground.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu postures up.
Yukinobu is fighting to break Chewy's control of his arms but Chewy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chewy controls Yukinobu momentarily but Yukinobu frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot.
Yukinobu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chewy is just out of range.
Yukinobu scores with a jab.
Yukinobu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chewy's head.
Chewy lands with an overhand left.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yukinobu.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yukinobu wants to control but Chewy is keeping him busy.
Chewy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chewy tries to get out of the position.
Yukinobu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chewy is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yukinobu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yukinobu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chewy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yukinobu's guard! Nice work there by Chewy!
Yukinobu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chewy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chewy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chewy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yukinobu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chewy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yukinobu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chewy has managed to get both his arms back between Yukinobu's legs - danger averted.
Yukinobu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yukinobu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yukinobu trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is looking for a triangle but Chewy pushes his legs off easily.
Chewy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chewy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yukinobu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chewy defends well.
Yukinobu keeping moving, preventing Chewy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yukinobu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yukinobu looking for a triangle here. Chewy is fighting it but it looks tight! Yukinobu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chewy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The defeated Jo Chewy had this to say: '98 IQ'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Morales (ranked 1933 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Shen Po (ranked 237 p4p, 294 weight class). Po has chosen Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Nice cross by Po.
Po scores with a punch to the head.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales scoring well with a low kick there.
Po throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Po takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales moves away from the strike by Po.
Morales tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Morales tries a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Po's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Po's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Morales misses with a low kick.
A big left from Morales misses.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Po tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales tries a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales moves away from the strike by Po.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a lazy uppercut
and Po counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Morales counters with a good low kick that Po was not able to check.
Po dives in for a single leg takedown but Morales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Angel Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Morales is predictable there
and Po counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morales won't be happy with that.
Po is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morales tries to buck Po off but Po is having none of it.
Morales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Po wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morales is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po fails to advance to Morales's back.
Po lands a big elbow.
Morales is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morales regains half guard.
Po prevents Morales from improving his position.
Morales won't allow Po to pass to mount.
Morales is trying to get back to full guard.
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morales is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold.
Morales moves into full guard.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Morales is retaining full guard.
Po sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Po doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Po manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Po wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Po avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Po defends it easily.
Po controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Po looking to pass the guard.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Po takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Po throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales wants to slow Po down by chopping away at his legs.
Po throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po scores with a jab.
Morales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morales misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morales.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Po's hands.
Po blocks a low kick nicely.
Morales misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Po off to one side.
Po checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po slips a straight right by Morales.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales throws a leg kick but Po moved away.
Morales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Angel Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Morales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po misses with a body shot.
Po missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po misses with a looping left.
Morales feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Po blocks a leg kick.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morales throws a low kick but it's checked well by Po.
Morales scores with a nice head shot.
Angel Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morales throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
Morales throws a leg kick but Po moved away.
Nice jab there from Po.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
As Morales backs off Po throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales throws a front kick aimed at Po's knee but Po avoids it well.
Po on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Po throws a hook to the side of Morales's head but Morales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales slips a jab from Po.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
Po might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Po takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Po blocks the low kick.
Morales tries a low kick but Po avoids it.
Morales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morales cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Po swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Po's head.
A big left from Morales misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po blocks a leg kick.
Morales throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Morales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Po connects with a crisp jab.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Morales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Po checks a leg kick nicely.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morales slips a straight right by Po.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Morales staying out of range there.
It looked like Morales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales throws a chopping leg kick but Po manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Morales.
Morales throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morales scores with a jab to the head.
Morales connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Po misses.
Morales slips under a jab.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Po's head.
Morales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morales connects with a crisp jab.
Po misses with a looping right.
Morales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Morales is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morales throws a leg kick
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Morales throws a leg kick that misses.
Morales tries a low kick but Po avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Po doesn't seem phased though.
Morales cracks Po with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po catches Morales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morales misses with a looping left.
Morales throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Morales dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morales walks into a straight right hand from Po.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morales.
Po closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morales did well to prevent Po getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morales is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold.
Po controlling the action here.
Morales is trying to control but can't.
Morales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Morales defends it.
Po not doing much here.
Po moves nicely into side control.
Morales gets back to half guard.
Morales moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Po preventing the sweep.
Po passes into half guard.
Morales wants to control but Po is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Po looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Po prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Po putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Po has hold of Morales's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morales manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morales tries to reverse the position but Po maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Po with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Po putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Po looking to control but Morales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morales is looking to get to half guard.
Po wants to finish this one by submission but Morales is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Po.
Po controlling the pace for now.
Po working for a submission but Morales is keeping him at bay.
Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Po wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely.
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morales is looking to escape.
Morales slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morales tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.
Po is pressing down on Morales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morales is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer.
Po showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Po passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Po has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
A less than humble Shen Po misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Al Ghouti (ranked 1565 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 177 p4p, 151 weight class). Ghouti's entrance music is DAM - JASADIK-HOM. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Ghouti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Ghouti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ghouti prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ghouti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Ghouti is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Ghouti controlling him for the moment.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is controlling Ghouti's posture.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Ghouti defends easily.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghouti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Ghouti trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghouti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghouti wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Ghouti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Ghouti in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghouti works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Ghouti controlling him for the moment.
Ghouti is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghouti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghouti swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Ghouti throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghouti works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghouti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ghouti scoring with punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Ghouti takes the fight into the clinch.
Ghouti has been working on his balance at Chakuriki LA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ghouti blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghouti lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Ghouti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Ghouti.
Ghouti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Ghouti moved away.
Ghouti lands a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghouti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Ghouti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghouti's head.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit tests Ghouti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Ghouti misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Ghouti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ghouti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghouti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ghouti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ghouti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Good exchange - Ghouti coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Ghouti thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ghouti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghouti works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit cracks Ghouti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ghouti's legs.
Ghouti misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghouti shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghouti takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Ghouti lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Ghouti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ghouti's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
enabling Ghouti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghouti moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Ghouti lands a right hook to the body.
Ghouti thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Ghouti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Ghouti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghouti.
Ghouti wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghouti is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ghouti tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ghouti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghouti is wise to it.
Ghouti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Ghouti counters with a left to the body.
Ghouti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghouti cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Ghouti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ghouti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghouti rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghouti has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Ghouti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghouti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghouti is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Ghouti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghouti working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Ghouti in his half guard.
Well, if Ghouti 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.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Ghouti trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Ghouti's head to control him but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ghouti connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
Ghouti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sitsongrit pushes Ghouti off looking to stand but Ghouti dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Ghouti from advancing position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Ghouti working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Ghouti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Ghouti drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghouti is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Ghouti's head, controlling as best he can.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Ghouti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghouti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
After the fight, Al Ghouti 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.
Showtime Sitsongrit was interviewed post fight and said 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 2096 p4p, 1612 weight class) and Jason Rocks (ranked 291 p4p, 242 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Rocks!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocks instigates a clinch.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao is working for takedown but Rocks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocks prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Galvao or not.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
 It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Galvao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rocks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rocks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galvao is trying to drag Rocks to the mat but Rocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvao is looking for a takedown.
Rocks presses Galvao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rocks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Rocks as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Rocks.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Rocks.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Galvao can't get the takedown.
Rocks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Galvao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocks can turn it around.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
Galvao is trying to drag Rocks to the mat but Rocks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple.
Andre Galvao's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocks lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rocks.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
Rocks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Galvao in his tracks for a moment.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Galvao shrugs off.
Andre Galvao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Galvao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Galvao has Rocks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocks is leaning against Galvao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocks lands a shot to the body.
Galvao takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Galvao 's eye.
Jeez, Andre Galvao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rocks lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rocks.
Rocks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rocks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galvao.
Rocks works on Galvao's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Galvao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Rocks!
Jason Rocks very nearly forgot to thank © Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Storm (ranked 938 p4p, 1438 weight class) and Jamie James (ranked 128 p4p, 200 weight class). Jackson Storm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie James!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to clinch up.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm checks a leg kick.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James misses with a body punch
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Jamie James has been cut.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
James jabs at Storm's body.
Storm avoids the body shot from James.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
James throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks to clinch
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
James throws a body kick that misses
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
James takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Storm 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm slips a jab from James.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from James.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
James jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James connects with a jab.
James throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm slips under a jab from James.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
James keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big head kick that sends Storm tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Storm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jamie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from James lands.
 Storm is rocked!
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James.
Storm is breathing heavily.
James stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
James tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James sends Storm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! James is motioning to the referee to let Storm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from James. Storm shrugs it off though.
James throws an uppercut from hell that sends Storm clean off his feet! He's out cold! James stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie James!
Jamie James made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 943 p4p, 992 weight class) and John McSulley (ranked 130 p4p, 133 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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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John McSulley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSulley slips under a jab.
Jukola throws the kick towards the body but McSulley avoids it.
And McSulley responds with a good body kick, but Jukola manages to step out the way in time.
McSulley blocks a leg kick.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from McSulley.
Jukola tries to land a leg kick but McSulley saw it coming and moves away.
McSulley gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
McSulley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but McSulley slips the punch.
McSulley thumps Jukola with a low kick.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but McSulley is just out of range.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of McSulley's head but McSulley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and McSulley counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley misses with a kick to the body.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. McSulley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSulley throws a body kick that misses.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jukola tests McSulley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by McSulley.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola throws a right and a left that McSulley avoids nicely.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
McSulley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by McSulley.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McSulley throws a low kick but Jukola moves out of range easily.
Jukola throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McSulley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSulley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSulley scores with a spinning back kick!
McSulley misses with an attempted mid kick.
McSulley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jukola counters with a thumping low kick.
McSulley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McSulley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McSulley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a leg kick.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola lands with a hook. McSulley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jukola throws a front kick aimed at McSulley's knee but McSulley avoids it well.
McSulley thinks about the counter body kick.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
McSulley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McSulley with a nice calf kick.
McSulley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McSulley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McSulley.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but McSulley is just out of range.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSulley misses with an uppercut.
Jukola punishes McSulley's body with a nice straight punch.
McSulley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McSulley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola looks to land a combination. McSulley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSulley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
McSulley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McSulley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola checks a leg kick nicely.
Jukola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSulley can pounce on him.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from McSulley misses.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and McSulley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McSulley lands a leg kick that knocks Jukola off balance momentarily.
McSulley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McSulley throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
McSulley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukola takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSulley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jukola lands a nice shot that snaps McSulley's head back.
McSulley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSulley. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John McSulley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McSulley misses with a hook.
McSulley throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on McSulley's shoulder, as McSulley tries to avoid the shot.
McSulley misses with a body kick.
McSulley moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jukola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McSulley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McSulley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a hook.
McSulley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aapo Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands the left hand.
Jukola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
McSulley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
McSulley cracks Jukola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McSulley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
McSulley counters with a body kick.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSulley blocks a jab.
McSulley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSulley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McSulley throws a leg kick that misses.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
McSulley scores with a jab to the jaw.
McSulley throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
McSulley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jukola misses with a hook.
McSulley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSulley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McSulley throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSulley.
McSulley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jukola lands with a kick to the temple. McSulley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jukola misses the jab.
McSulley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
McSulley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
McSulley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSulley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McSulley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSulley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McSulley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
McSulley misses with a straight right.
McSulley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSulley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through McSulley's defenses.
Jukola misses with a low kick as McSulley jumps back.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but McSulley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McSulley thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McSulley staying out of range there.
McSulley scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola walks into a straight right hand from McSulley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
McSulley defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
McSulley throws a leg kick which misses Jukola's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukola tries to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and McSulley counters with a body kick that stops Jukola in his tracks momentarily.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body. McSulley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jukola throws a lazy head kick
enabling McSulley to counter with a crisp jab.
McSulley throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
McSulley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
McSulley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jukola throws a body punch but McSulley moves out of range.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSulley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola avoids the head kick by McSulley.
McSulley's corner calls for a 1-2. McSulley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola avoids a kick to the body.
McSulley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McSulley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but McSulley manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSulley.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSulley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jukola doesn't seem bothered though.
McSulley blocks a low kick nicely.
McSulley thinks about the counter body kick.
Jukola slips under a jab.
McSulley avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McSulley.
McSulley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McSulley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jukola.
Jukola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSulley.
Jukola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jukola connects with a nice looking jab.
McSulley clobbers Jukola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but McSulley is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSulley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McSulley lands a nice shot to the body.
McSulley with the inside leg kick.
McSulley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSulley blocks a jab.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. McSulley saw that one coming.
McSulley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. McSulley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McSulley throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as McSulley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukola misses with a hook. McSulley ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from McSulley.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but McSulley moved out of range.
Jukola avoids a kick to the body.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSulley moves out of range of the leg kick from Jukola.
McSulley misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by McSulley.
A jab from McSulley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
McSulley avoids the body shot from Jukola.
McSulley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McSulley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McSulley avoids the body shot from Jukola.
McSulley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McSulley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jukola blocks it well.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and McSulley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Jukola seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jukola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSulley.
McSulley feints a counter leg kick.
Jukola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McSulley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSulley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from McSulley.
McSulley fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McSulley.
McSulley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McSulley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
McSulley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - McSulley coming out on top.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSulley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSulley. That's going to slow Jukola down.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
McSulley connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McSulley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSulley 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John McSulley!
A very excited looking John McSulley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Stormchaser (ranked 1167 p4p, 822 weight class) and Spanky Loco (ranked 157 p4p, 108 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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197
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190
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Stormchaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Loco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormchaser throws a head kick that misses.
Loco lands a right hook to the body.
Loco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormchaser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loco wants to clinch up but Stormchaser keeps it at a distance.
Loco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stormchaser is looking to chop away at Loco's legs.
Stormchaser misses with an uppercut. Loco saw that one coming.
Loco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco is looking to clinch but Stormchaser is avoiding it.
Loco lands with a shot to the body.
Loco slips under a jab from Stormchaser.
Loco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stormchaser is able to avoid easily.
Stormchaser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco scores with a leg kick.
Stormchaser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Stormchaser's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loco lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stormchaser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stormchaser avoids the body shot from Loco.
Stormchaser is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stormchaser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stormchaser throws a leg kick that misses.
Loco sizes up Stormchaser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Loco lunges at Stormchaser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stormchaser's hand.
Loco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stormchaser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stormchaser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Loco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stormchaser is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Loco cracks Stormchaser with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stormchaser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stormchaser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Stormchaser walks into a left hand.
Loco is looking to slow Stormchaser down with leg kicks.
Stormchaser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Loco throws an off balance right hand
and Stormchaser counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loco scores with a shot to the body.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loco throws a low kick but Stormchaser moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stormchaser backwards.
Stormchaser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loco slips a jab from Stormchaser.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Loco.
Stormchaser takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loco.
Stormchaser misses with a wild body shot.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stormchaser has time to react.
Loco connects with a right hand. Stormchaser shakes it off.
Stormchaser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loco connects with a right hand. Stormchaser shakes it off.
Stormchaser thuds his right hand into Loco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stormchaser throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loco lunges at Stormchaser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stormchaser's hand.
Stormchaser looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Loco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loco clinches up against the cage.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Stormchaser has him pressed against the cage.
Loco prevents a body shot from Stormchaser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loco.
Stormchaser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stormchaser's hands.
Loco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stormchaser misses with a low kick as Loco jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loco. That's going to slow Stormchaser down.
Loco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Loco misses with a low kick.
Loco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Loco throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stormchaser, pushing him back against the cage.
Loco has Stormchaser pressed against the cage, preventing Stormchaser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loco jumps guard and drags Stormchaser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stormchaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stormchaser trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco controlling Stormchaser's posture.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stormchaser defends well.
Stormchaser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stormchaser 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stormchaser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stormchaser tries to get out of the position.
Loco passes Stormchaser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stormchaser is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spanky Loco!
After winning the bout, Spanky Loco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 730 p4p, 526 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 106 p4p, 74 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Christophe's choice of entrance music: Shadows. 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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215
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210
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christophes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beach. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beach looks to land a left hand but Christophe moved out of range nicely.
Beach wants to clinch up but Christophe keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Beach does it's job there.
Beach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christophe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beach.
Beach backing away here, and Christophe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beach throws a jab but it's blocked by Christophe.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Christophe is just out of range.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beach tries to clinch up but Christophe circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe lands a jab.
It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Beach throws a shot to the body.
Beach misses with a double jab
and Christophe counters with a nice right hand that sends Beach toppling to the canvas! Beach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christophe finish him?!
Beach is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach catches Christophe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christophe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christophe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Christophe jumps guard but Beach stands there with Christophe around his waist. Christophe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christophe misses with a body punch.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Christophe.
Christophe misses with some punches.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe tries to pull guard but Beach won't allow it.
Beach misses with the head strike.
Christophe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Beach as the two fighters clinch.
Christophe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beach walks away with a smile on his face. Christophe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Christophe.
Beach throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christophe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christophe is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christophe gets control of Beach's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christophe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christophe wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment.
Christophe looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beach is defending well. Christophe quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beach has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Christophe celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Jin (ranked 462 p4p, 41 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 66 p4p, 6 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rishkinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Rishkinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control.
Jin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Rishkinov throws an elbow but Jin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rishkinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
Jin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rishkinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jin has tightened it up now! Rishkinov 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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin is the new welterweight champion!
Kobayashi Jin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleeding Spanner (ranked 97 p4p, 28 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 13 p4p, 4 weight class). Babinski has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Bleeding Spanner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spanner with a nice calf kick.
Babinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Spanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babinski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babinski stuns Spanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner lands a nice looking body shot.
Spanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spanner lands a body shot.
Babinski avoids the body shot from Spanner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Babinski. Beautiful body shot.
Babinski slips a straight right by Spanner.
A big left from Babinski misses.
A quick step to the side and Spanner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanner tries to land a leg kick but Babinski saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Spanner.
Babinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski jabs Spanner right on the nose. Spanner blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Spanner throws a right hand that misses
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanner is looking to wear down Babinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Babinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Spanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babinski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spanner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
Spanner misses with a body shot
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Spanner misses with a left hand
and Babinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanner avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Good leg kick by Spanner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner thumps Babinski with a low kick.
Spanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Spanner.
Babinski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Spanner.
Decent striking displayed by Babinski there.
Bleeding Spanner's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanner throws a right hand that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spanner misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bleeding Spanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spanner lands a right hook to the body.
Babinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babinski blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spanner takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Spanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spanner misses with an uppercut
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner lands with a right hand.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
Spanner digs a good hook to Babinski's body.
Spanner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleeding Spanner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spanner misses the shot to the body.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babinski is out of range.
Spanner misses with a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Spanner misses with a body shot.
Spanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
Spanner misses with a wild body shot.
Babinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spanner staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Spanner avoids it with no problem.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Babinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spanner lands with a nice body punch.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Spanner misses the target.
That kick from Spanner tenderised Babinski's leg. Babinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babinski's sensitive parts.
Spanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Spanner.
Babinski is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Nice body kick there by Babinski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleeding Spanner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski walks into a jab.
Spanner lands a nice hook to Babinski's body. Babinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babinski slips under a jab from Spanner.
Spanner throws a jab when Babinski was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Spanner connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spanner misses with a body shot
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spanner throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Spanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babinski on the side of the head.
Babinski tries to land a front kick but Spanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spanner.
Babinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spanner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spanner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babinski stalks Spanner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spanner's face. Spanner staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner moves out of range of the body kick from Babinski.
Spanner throws out a loose jab but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski unleashes a big counter combination but Spanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanner swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Spanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Babinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Bleeding Spanner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babinski lands with a hook. Spanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bleeding Spanner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexei Babinski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Bleeding Spanner had this to say: 'That was fucking bullshit!'.
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