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MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Brown (ranked 7012 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Kevin Creighton (ranked 273 p4p, 229 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Creighton!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown misses with the combination.
Creighton tries a quick counter leg kick but Brown is wise to it.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Creighton works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Creighton on his heels. He'll look to pass Creighton's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Creighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Creighton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creighton is looking for a sweep.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Creighton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Creighton for as long as he can get away with.
Brown trying to control the action but Creighton is working from the bottom.
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Creighton get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Creighton scores with a nice body kick.
Creighton pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown trying to stall but Creighton improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Creighton throws an elbow but misses.
Brown is trying to drag Creighton to the mat but Creighton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Creighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Creighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Creighton gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Creighton misses with a knee to the head.
Brown has Creighton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Creighton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Creighton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creighton is trying to stall.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Creighton.
Creighton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Creighton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creighton - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creighton. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creighton forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Creighton wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Creighton tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Creighton fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Brown.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Creighton counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creighton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Creighton will probably get the nod.
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.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Creighton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jake Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creighton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Creighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creighton is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Creighton circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creighton wriggles free and stands up.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creighton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Creighton.
Creighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Creighton's guard.
Jake Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Creighton's brow.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creighton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Creighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Creighton is breathing heavily.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushing down on Creighton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creighton tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Creighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Creighton is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creighton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creighton is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Brown 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. And we move into the final round!
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Creighton tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creighton is able to avoid easily.
Creighton misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown digs a good body shot into Creighton's ribs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Creighton but Creighton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Creighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creighton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Creighton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creighton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kevin Creighton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Creighton backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Creighton counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Creighton - just one landing.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Creighton's guard.
Creighton 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.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Creighton is keeping the position.
Creighton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Creighton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creighton looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown blocks an elbow strike.
Creighton is struggling to control the position.
Creighton is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Creighton down to the mat. Creighton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Creighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Creighton closes the distance and clinches.
Creighton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown has hold of one of Creighton's legs. Creighton is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Creighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creighton looking for a sweep. Not yet Creighton, not yet.
Creighton being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Brown.
I think Brown 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kevin Creighton!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jake Brown!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grounded Stat (ranked 6422 p4p, 5114 weight class) and Shi Jiang (ranked 261 p4p, 224 weight class). Shi Jiang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grounded Stat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shi Jiang!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stat rushes Jiang and presses him up against the cage.
Stat can't get the takedown.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stat is keeping busy.
Jiang tries to pull guard but Stat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jiang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stat jumps into guard, dragging Jiang to the mat.
Stat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiang wants to get up but he can't break Stat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiang stacks Stat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat prevents Jiang from moving into mount.
Stat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jiang taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jiang trying to control the position but Stat is working away.
Stat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
You can see the frustration on Stat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stat to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stat moves into the clinch.
Stat has picked Jiang up - he's going for a ride! Stat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jiang kicks off Stat and gets to his feet.
Stat is breathing heavily.
Jiang tries to keep at a distance but Stat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jiang is trying to pull guard but Stat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jiang tries to break the clinch but Stat is controlling the position.
Jiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stat smiles and moves away.
Grounded Stat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shi Jiang.
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stat avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stat as Jiang tries to tie him up.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Stat blocks it.
Stat is trying to trip Jiang. He has hold of a leg but Jiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stat persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jiang keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Jiang seems keen to control Stat's posture.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Stat looking to sit in guard and control but Jiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiang.
Jiang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stat has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiang is looking to stand up but Stat isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shi Jiang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stat tries to keep at a distance but Jiang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jiang is trying to push Stat away but Stat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jiang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stat is keeping busy.
Jiang stops a takedown attempt from Stat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat is trying to drag Jiang to the mat but Jiang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grounded Stat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stat throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang goes for a takedown attempt but Stat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stat tries to sprawl but Jiang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jiang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stat, up you get!
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Stat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stat.
Stat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang is leaning against Stat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiang is trying to pull guard but Stat has him pressed against the cage.
Jiang fails to pull guard.
Stat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jiang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jiang's best efforts.
Stat tries to kick Jiang off in order to stand up. Jiang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stat tries to bench press Jiang off him but Jiang keeps the position.
Jiang just content to control the position.
Stat is looking for a sweep.
Jiang throws a strike aimed at the side of Stat's head but Stat avoids it well.
Stat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stat is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jiang passes into side control, despite Stat's attempt to control the position.
Jiang wants to control but Stat is keeping him busy.
Stat struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jiang's guard.
Jiang wants to sweep here but Stat controlling him for the moment.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stat controls the pace.
Stat trying to control but Jiang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stat looking to sit in guard and control but Jiang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiang escapes and throws Stat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stat is letting Jiang control him for a moment.
Jiang has control of an arm but Stat manages to advance to Jiang's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang rolls, trying to escape but Stat keeps control of the position.
Stat looking to break Jiang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jiang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stat tries to get the hooks in deep but Jiang pushed the leg off.
Jiang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stat gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stat's guard. Nice work there by Jiang.
Stat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiang escapes and throws Stat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang trying to control the position but Stat is working away.
Jiang decides to stand back up.
Stat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jiang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stat manages to break the clinch.
Stat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jiang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiang struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grounded Stat.
I think Jiang 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Shi Jiang!
Shi Jiang wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 1787 p4p, 3075 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 77 p4p, 110 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Falling. Michael Brakeley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brakeley to score with a decent uppercut.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Brakeley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brakeley connects with a single shot there.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brakeley keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley is trying to escape back to his feet but Miller uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Brakeley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is trying to buck Miller off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brakeley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Miller easily slips into full mount!
Brakeley is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller avoids the attempt from Brakeley to control.
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brakeley is holding on tight.
Brakeley is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Brakeley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brakeley wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Brakeley is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller'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.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brakeley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Brakeley with a jab.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brakeley misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Jab by Miller.
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brakeley pinned against the cage. Brakeley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Donk. Brakeley catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Brakeley throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Brakeley tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Brakeley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brakeley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brakeley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Miller prevents Brakeley from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is taking a breather. Brakeley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brakeley is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control.
Brakeley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Miller blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is trying to drag Brakeley to the mat but Brakeley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brakeley takes one to the chin there.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller scores with the left hand. Brakeley knows he should have avoided that one.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
Miller blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brakeley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brakeley is holding on tight.
Brakeley tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Brakeley tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brakeley is trying to stand back up.
Eddie Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller is not going to allow Brakeley to sit and survive in this position.
Miller working for a choke but Brakeley is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brakeley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miller.
Brakeley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brakeley is trying to get back to his feet but Miller has full control of the position and if anything, Brakeley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brakeley 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 2656 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 105 p4p, 93 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picker, as that shot connected.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Savitaipale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
Picker slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale misses with a 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 right-left combo lands from Picker.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Picker needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker lands a two punch combo.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picker misses the jab.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Savitaipale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Savitaipale's defenses.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Picker.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Picker's shoulder, as Picker tries to avoid the shot.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker connects with a jab.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooh!!! Savitaipale has knocked Picker down with a huge combo! Savitaipale steps away and waves a wobbly Picker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Picker is rocked!
Larson Picker's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
Oh Picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Picker is in big trouble! Savitaipale is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Picker. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 2577 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 105 p4p, 76 weight class). Francisco Babyara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babyara was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanov.
Babyara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanov.
Babyara throws a nice looking combination but Stepanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stepanov working the ground and pound.
Babyara is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Stepanov stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stepanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stepanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Babyara down.
Stepanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Stepanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stepanov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Babyara looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stepanov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Babyara is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stepanov lets go of the hold and Babyara can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Alatalo (ranked 2000 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 66 p4p, 86 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaitsev off to one side.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alatalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev with a poor takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is trying is best to control the position here.
Zaitsev with the ground and pound but Alatalo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alatalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaitsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Zaitsev won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alatalo controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alatalo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but Alatalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zaitsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alatalo is aware though and is defending well.
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alatalo stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo is looking to stand up but Zaitsev won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaitsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaitsev scores with a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaitsev off the cage and back into range.
Zaitsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Zaitsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head.
Zaitsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alatalo did well to prevent Zaitsev getting side control.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Alatalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev thows a huge punch but Alatalo dodges it nicely.
Zaitsev throwing shots but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Alatalo is looking to control Zaitsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alatalo avoid being mounted?
Zaitsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaitsev lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo is looking to get back to full guard here but Zaitsev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alatalo pushes Zaitsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zaitsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zaitsev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alatalo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaitsev is looking to advance position but Alatalo won't allow it.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
Zaitsev working Alatalo over with strikes.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alatalo.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Dmitri Zaitsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alatalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Alatalo's brow.
Zaitsev trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Alatalo.
Zaitsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaitsev somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Alatalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev dives in for a single leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitsev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alatalo smiles and moves away.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Alatalo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zaitsev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaitsev is in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo pushes Zaitsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Zaitsev moved out of range.
Alatalo stuns Zaitsev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaitsev shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo punishes Zaitsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaitsev darts in looking for a takedown but Alatalo gets double underhooks and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Alatalo clobbers Zaitsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaitsev.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaitsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Zaitsev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alatalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Zaitsev is rocked!
Alatalo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zaitsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alatalo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 1775 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 75 p4p, 84 weight class). Santiago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. i just want it all kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santiago checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ringnes - just one landing.
Ringnes tests Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ringnes .
Ringnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.
Ringnes staying out of range there.
Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ringnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Santiago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santiago misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Ringnes .
Santiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ringnes scores with a jab to the head.
Ringnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringnes throws a solid leg kick but Santiago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ringnes .
Ringnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ringnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santiago swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ringnes .
Ringnes drops Santiago with a big left hand! Santiago is injured, injured bad! Ringnes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes !
Arild Ringnes very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY 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.
The defeated Dodong Santiago had this to say: 'Well I'm not young anymore. Let's be real lets give this kids a chance to level up. Buy I'm not going anywhere ill fight till I collapse.. #KINGOFFARTMMA '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 1834 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Inspektor Dee (ranked 81 p4p, 58 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a head kick but Southall moves out of range.
Dee takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Southall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut
and Southall moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Dee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Southall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall is trying to pull guard but Dee has him pressed against the cage.
Southall avoids the elbow strike from Dee, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dee.
Southall is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Southall is defending well for now.
Southall avoids the elbow strike from Dee, against the cage.
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall swinging wildly here.
Dee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neville Southall's cut is getting worse.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Southall walks into a jab.
Inspektor Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Southall.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
and Southall counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Southall isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Southall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Karpo (ranked 1127 p4p, 1974 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 34 p4p, 65 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannu Karpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Karpo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Karpo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karpo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Karpo.
Karpo lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan is trying to drag Karpo to the mat but Karpo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo.
Lucan tries to circle away but Karpo has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan can't get the takedown.
Lucan swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpo.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Karpo has the dominant position.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karpo has him pressed against the cage.
Karpo pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucan wants the takedown. Karpo is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karpo's guard against the cage.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan advances position into side control!
Karpo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karpo is holding on to half guard well.
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karpo's head.
It looks like Lucan is going to stand back up.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karpo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karpo is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karpo has wrist control.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karpo is trying to control the position but Lucan postures up.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucan throws an elbow that misses. Karpo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucan's guard. Nice move by Karpo!
Lucan is looking to stand up but Karpo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Lucan is trying to hold Karpo in close to prevent damage but Karpo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lucan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
Lucan won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan trying to control here.
Karpo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karpo prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Karpo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 759 p4p, 832 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 27 p4p, 21 weight class). Gary Sparxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparxxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sparxx lands the left hand.
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Sparxx.
Nickels checks a low kick from Sparxx.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Sparxx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparxx throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels swings widly with a right hand
and Sparxx counters with a nice body shot.
Nickels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Sparxx misses its intended target.
Sparxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
Nickels loads up on a big right hand but Sparxx slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx is looking to land body kicks.
Nickels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparxx finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickels's head.
Sparxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickels counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparxx drops Nickels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickels looks back up at him and smiles so Sparxx waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nickels is rocked!
Sparxx fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nickels out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing 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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