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MMAHKI 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Duffy (ranked 24437 p4p, 24696 weight class) and Magnus Forsberg (ranked 552 p4p, 549 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Forsberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duffy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forsberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duffy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duffy throws out a loose jab but Forsberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forsberg jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Duffy throws a hook but Forsberg avoids it easily.
Forsberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duffy cracks Forsberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duffy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Duffy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forsberg.
Forsberg cracks a nice hook into Duffy's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Forsberg. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy is looking to counter punch.
Forsberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab.
Duffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Forsberg.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forsberg.
It seemed like Forsberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Mike Duffy has been cut.
Forsberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Forsberg lands a jab to the head.
Duffy closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forsberg takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy.
Duffy working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Duffy.
Forsberg tries to break free but Duffy pushes him back against the cage.
Forsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Duffy has double underhooks.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Forsberg finds it's target.
Forsberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Forsberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duffy misses with a hook. Forsberg ducked under it nicely.
Forsberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg throws a series of strikes that have Duffy backpedaling.
Forsberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duffy cracks Forsberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duffy scores with a one two! Forsberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forsberg cracks Duffy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forsberg moves away from the strike by Duffy.
Forsberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duffy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Forsberg.
Jab from Forsberg.
A lazy left from Forsberg finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Forsberg.
Duffy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Forsberg punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Forsberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duffy has time to react.
 Duffy is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Forsberg! Duffy is backing up but he can't get away as Forsberg lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Duffy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magnus Forsberg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Ghiotto (ranked 4403 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Uchima Gonshiro (ranked 220 p4p, 211 weight class). Uchima Gonshiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriele Ghiotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uchima Gonshiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonshiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghiotto tries to avoid it but Gonshiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghiotto to the ground. Ghiotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghiotto misses the target.
Gonshiro swings widly with a right hand
and Ghiotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonshiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ghiotto swivels and escapes.
Ghiotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonshiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchima Gonshiro.
Gonshiro shoots and misses
and Ghiotto counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Uchima Gonshiro has been cut.
Gonshiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghiotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Gonshiro is rocked!
Gonshiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ghiotto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nikora (ranked 24784 p4p, 2561 weight class) and Master Petrov (ranked 557 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nikora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nikora misses the jab.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Nikora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikora.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikora.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Nikora. Those never looked like landing.
Nikora throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikora.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nikora's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a big uppercut and Nikora crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nikora looks OK. Petrov waves Nikora back to his feet!
Nikora is rocked!
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Nikora ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov clobbers Nikora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Nikora didn't see that one coming.
Petrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nikora is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikora throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Nikora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov .
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nikora throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov .
A swing and a miss from Nikora.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Nikora avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nikora.
Nikora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Oh Nikora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikora.
Nikora seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikora misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Nikora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikora takes one to the chin there.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Nikora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikora.
Nikora throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikoras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nikora! Petrov dives in looking to finish! Nikora is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Petrov !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arwyn Jenkins (ranked 3234 p4p, 3787 weight class) and Ronfeiro Talvares (ranked 178 p4p, 198 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by pantera walk. Ronfeiro Talvares 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 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, Arwyn Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronfeiro Talvares!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talvares.
Jenkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talvares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talvares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Talvares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Talvares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Talvares tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvares.
Jenkins is looking to counter the offense by Talvares and move into the clinch.
Talvares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenkins is trying to defend but Talvares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jenkins tries to kick Talvares off in order to stand up. Talvares Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face as Talvares controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvares stands up.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Talvares circles away.
Talvares tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Talvares breaks away and moves out of range.
Jenkins wants to clinch but Talvares slips to the side
letting Talvares counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talvares or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Talvares breaks away and moves out of range.
Talvares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talvares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talvares showed some decent athleticism there.
Talvares in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jenkins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Talvares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronfeiro Talvares!
Arwyn Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'walk on home boy!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dechapon Sitsongrit (ranked 3214 p4p, 3113 weight class) and Aeson Beckley (ranked 378 p4p, 369 weight class). Aeson Beckley 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dechapon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Beckley rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beckley trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beckley into the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beckley or not.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Beckley's ribcage. Beckley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Beckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Beckley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beckley looks winded!
Sitsongrit is leaning against Beckley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit presses Beckley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Beckley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beckley is rocked!
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Beckley is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckley blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Beckley seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beckley.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Beckley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Beckley with a big uppercut! Beckley tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Beckley to the mat! Beckley covers up and Sitsongrit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dechapon Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Aoiki (ranked 3593 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Ozaki Buakaw (ranked 193 p4p, 166 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Aoiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozaki Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoiki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki landing some decent shots from guard.
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buakaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoiki 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.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
Buakaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Aoiki working some strikes from top position.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buakaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Buakaw keeps moving.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buakaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Buakaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buakaw looks winded!
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoiki 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is in close to Buakaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buakaw working for a triangle but Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
Aoiki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aoiki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buakaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoiki works over Buakaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoiki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoiki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoiki controls the pace.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buakaw looking to control.
Aoiki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoiki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buakaw wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buakaw is on top in guard.
Aoiki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buakaw throwing strikes from guard but Aoiki blocks nicely.
Buakaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoiki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoiki has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki dominated that round.
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.
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Buakaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoiki dives in and grabs Buakaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buakaw pushes down on Aoiki's head and hops out.
Buakaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buakaw throws a looping overhand right but Aoiki ducks down to avoid it.
Buakaw scores with a head kick.
Aoiki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buakaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aoiki scrambles back to his feet.
Aoiki is rocked!
Aoiki is looking to clinch.
Aoiki moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
Buakaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Aoiki looking to score a takedown here. Buakaw is defending well but Aoiki drives through and ends up in Buakaw's guard.
Aoiki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw looking for a guillotine here but Aoiki defends easily.
Buakaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoiki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoiki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw tries to get to full guard but Aoiki has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Aoiki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buakaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoiki lands strikes from half guard.
Aoiki drops an elbow to the side of Buakaw's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoiki lands a nice short elbow.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Ken Aoiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoiki is looking for a kimura but Buakaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoiki to get the leverage.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aoiki controlling the pace.
Aoiki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Aoiki there.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Aoiki lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw is not content to let Aoiki control the position.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buakaw wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aoiki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buakaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aoiki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Buakaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Aoiki.
Buakaw has hold of Aoiki's hands but Aoiki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoiki prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buakaw trying to control from the bottom.
Aoiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoiki slips a nice elbow through Buakaw's hands, connecting with Buakaw's forehead.
Buakaw moves into full guard.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoiki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Buakaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoiki defends well.
Aoiki stands up over Buakaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Aoiki 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!
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Buakaw throws a hook but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki misses with a right hand
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoiki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aoiki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buakaw!
Aoiki working the head with strikes.
Aoiki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Buakaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoiki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
Aoiki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buakaw taking a bit of punishment here - Aoiki scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoiki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aoiki lands some shots froms side control.
Aoiki wants to control for a moment but Buakaw uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aoiki working over Buakaw with some ground and pound. Buakaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Buakaw trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Buakaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aoiki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buakaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoiki 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki winds up and cracks Buakaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoiki pulls his head out easily.
Aoiki is nestled in close to Buakaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aoiki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoiki working Buakaw over with strikes.
Buakaw is pressing down on Aoiki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoiki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Buakaw has momentary wrist control but Aoiki slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoiki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoiki lands a couple of digs.
Aoiki distracts Buakaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoiki postures up and lands a big shot to Buakaw's brow.
Aoiki lands a couple of elbows.
Aoiki connects with a couple of short punches.
Buakaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoiki manages to get himself to full guard.
Buakaw is looking to stand up but Aoiki won't let him.
Aoiki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buakaw wants to control from the top but Aoiki keeps moving.
Ken Aoiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw postures up in Aoiki's guard and throws a big left but Aoiki blocks it.
Aoiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buakaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aoiki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buakaw has Aoiki in his guard.
Aoiki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoiki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoiki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aoiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Aoiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoiki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Aoiki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Fullbuster (ranked 2531 p4p, 3359 weight class) and Kane Brimstone (ranked 320 p4p, 387 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Fullbuster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Brimstone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut.
Fullbuster misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fullbuster throws a poor cross that misses
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Brimstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brimstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brimstone gets a clinch.
Fullbuster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brimstones head.
Fullbuster breaks the clinch.
Brimstone is looking to clinch.
Fullbuster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gray Fullbuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Fullbuster misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fullbuster misses with a right hand
and Fullbuster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut.
Brimstone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fullbuster with a body shot.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fullbuster misses with a straight right.
Brimstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brimstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Fullbuster circles away.
Brimstone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fullbuster connects with a body shot that sends Brimstone's belly button to the back.
Fullbuster lands an overhand right.
Fullbuster clobbers Brimstone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brimstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brimstone moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Brimstone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fullbuster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fullbuster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brimstone moves away.
Fullbuster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brimstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fullbuster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fullbuster looks to land a right hand but Brimstone moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster scores with a punch to the head.
Brimstone is rocked!
Fullbuster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fullbuster throws a poor cross that misses
and Brimstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brimstone slips under a jab.
Brimstone slips under a jab from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Brimstone avoids it easily.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Brimstone saw that one coming.
Fullbuster throws the left hand but Brimstone avoids the punch easily.
Brimstone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brimstone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fullbuster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Donk. Fullbuster catches Brimstone right on the button with a cross.
Fullbuster thuds his right hand into Brimstone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Brimstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brimstone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fullbuster lunges at Brimstone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brimstone's hand.
Brimstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fullbuster finish him?
Fullbuster throws a body shot but no joy.
Brimstone seems to have recovered his senses.
Brimstone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brimstone has managed to clinch.
Fullbuster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fullbuster avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brimstone.
Fullbuster breaks from the clinch.
Brimstone tries to clinch but Fullbuster moves away
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Brimstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brimstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brimstone moves out of range as Fullbuster strikes.
Fullbuster misses with a right hand
and Brimstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fullbuster thinking.
Fullbuster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fullbuster throws a shot from downtown. Brimstone moves away and avoids it.
Brimstone throws out a counter right but Fullbuster avoids it with no problem.
Brimstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
It seemed like Brimstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brimstone tries to clinch
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
Brimstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brimstone tries to clinch up.
Brimstone tries to clinch but Fullbuster moves out of range.
It looked like Fullbuster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Fullbuster dominated that round.
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.
Brimstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brimstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brimstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brimstone can do to turn this around?
Fullbuster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
Fullbuster throws a poor cross that misses
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brimstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullbuster misses with a right hand
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brimstone.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fullbuster throws an off balance right hand
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fullbuster lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brimstone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fullbuster swings widly with a right hand
and Brimstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fullbuster throws a hook but Brimstone avoids it easily.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Fullbuster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fullbuster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brimstone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fullbuster swings widly with a right hand
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fullbuster misses with a wild body shot.
Brimstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brimstone tries to clinch there but Fullbuster circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brimstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fullbuster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fullbuster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fullbuster throws an off balance right hand
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Brimstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster throws a big shot that misses.
Brimstone blocks a jab.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brimstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster keeps the fight on the outside.
Brimstone slips under a jab from Fullbuster.
A nice side step and Brimstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fullbuster scores with a sloppy right hand. Brimstone should have avoided that one.
Fullbuster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brimstone under the eye.
Brimstone tries to clinch up.
Fullbuster misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Brimstone was well out of range.
It seemed like Brimstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fullbuster drops Brimstone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brimstone looks back up at him and smiles so Fullbuster waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brimstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Brimstone's shoulder, as Brimstone tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Fullbuster misses.
A little jabbing left from Brimstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fullbuster lands a big uppercut and Brimstone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brimstone looks OK. Fullbuster waves Brimstone back to his feet!
Gray Fullbuster is winning the standup battle so far.
Brimstone wants to clinch up but Fullbuster keeps it at a distance.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Brimstone avoids it easily.
Brimstone tries to clinch there but Fullbuster circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Fullbuster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brimstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Fullbuster.
Brimstone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Brimstone saw that one coming.
It seemed like Brimstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fullbuster misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brimstone.
A countering left hand to the body from Brimstone misses.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Brimstone throws out a counter right but Fullbuster avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullbuster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fullbuster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fullbuster misses with a lunging right hand
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brimstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fullbuster thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut
and Brimstone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Fullbuster catches Brimstone right on the button with a cross.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Fullbuster misses with a hook
and Brimstone counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fullbuster misses the target.
Fullbuster swings widly with a right hand
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fullbuster throws a body punch but Brimstone moves out of range.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster throws the left hand but Brimstone avoids the punch easily.
Brimstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster throws a shot from downtown. Brimstone moves away and avoids it.
Brimstone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fullbuster swings widly with a right hand
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fullbuster throws the left hand but Brimstone avoids the punch easily.
Fullbuster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brimstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brimstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Brimstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brimstone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brimstone tries to clinch up but Fullbuster circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster throws a right hand that misses
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut
and Fullbuster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brimstone slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster misses with a left hand
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brimstone tries to clinch
and Fullbuster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fullbuster throws a lazy right hand but Brimstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Brimstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray Fullbuster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fullbuster throwing a counter right hand but Brimstone manages to avoid it.
Fullbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brimstone moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Brimstone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Fullbuster.
Fullbuster misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brimstone defending well as Fullbuster loads up on a big left hand.
Brimstone moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Brimstone slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Brimstone ducks under a wild hook from Fullbuster.
It seemed like Brimstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Brimstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fullbuster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the side of Brimstone's head but Brimstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brimstone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fullbuster with a body shot.
Brimstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Brimstone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brimstone tries to clinch up.
Brimstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brimstone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brimstone moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Brimstone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kane Brimstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fullbuster throws a lazy uppercut
and Brimstone counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Brimstone.
I think Fullbuster 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Fullbuster!
An out of breath Gray Fullbuster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Cusanno (ranked 3203 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Papi Chichilla (ranked 375 p4p, 328 weight class). Papi Chichilla 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Cusanno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papi Chichilla!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusanno swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Chichilla misses.
Cusanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a right hand that Chichilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Chichilla also avoids with ease.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut
and Cusanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chichilla.
Chichilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cusanno throws out the jab.
Cusanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chichilla.
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Chichilla throws a big shot that misses.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusanno.
Cusanno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno lands a right hand.
Cusanno pulls guard.
Chichilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Cusanno has wrist control.
Cusanno is trying to control the position but Chichilla postures up.
Cusanno seems keen to control Chichilla's posture.
Cusanno keeping moving, preventing Chichilla from controlling successfully.
Cusanno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cusanno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chichilla is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cusanno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chichilla has managed to get both his arms back between Cusanno's legs - danger averted.
Cusanno keeping full guard, as Chichilla tries to pass.
Chichilla postures up.
Chichilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chichilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chichilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chichilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cusanno is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusanno throws a combination that misses
and Chichilla counters with a left to the body.
Cusanno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla slips a straight right by Cusanno.
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Cusanno slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chichilla has time to react.
Jab, jab by Chichilla - just one landing.
Donk. Chichilla catches Cusanno right on the button with a cross.
Cusanno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Chichilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chichilla counter with a right hand.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Chichilla.
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Chichilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Cusanno moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno scores with a nice right hand.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
Cusanno connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chichilla - just one landing.
Chichilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno connects with the punch.
Chichilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cusanno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Cusanno misses
and Chichilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cusanno avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chichilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio Cusanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chichilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Cusanno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Cusanno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
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.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cusanno misses with a two punch combination.
Cusanno's corner calls for a 1-2. Cusanno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chichilla can do to turn this around?
Cusanno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Chichilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusanno finds it's way round the side to connect with Chichilla's head.
Cusanno tries to keep at a distance but Chichilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cusanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chichilla throws a head punch that misses.
Cusanno misses with the head strike.
Cusanno lands a hook that snaps the head of Chichilla backwards.
Cusanno gets control of Chichilla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cusanno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Chichilla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla stands and throws Cusanno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cusanno is trying to get back to half guard.
Chichilla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cusanno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cusanno tries to buck Chichilla off but Chichilla is having none of it.
Chichilla tries for a kimura but Cusanno is defending well.
That's two 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.
Cusanno wants to control but Chichilla postures up.
Chichilla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cusanno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chichilla off and has taken his back!
Chichilla just trying to survive but Cusanno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Cusanno looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno doesn't have the hooks in and Chichilla manages to turn into his guard.
Cusanno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cusanno holds on and takes a little breather.
Cusanno has his foot on Chichilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chichilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Cusanno working for submissions but it's allowed Chichilla to get to half guard.
Cusanno wants to improve his position but Chichilla is controlling well.
Chichilla is looking to pass Cusanno's guard but actually Cusanno recovers to full guard.
Chichilla wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chichilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chichilla advances position into side control!
The referee asks Chichilla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chichilla prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusanno can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chichilla misses with a looping left.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Cusanno tries to counter by clinching up but Chichilla breaks away and moves out of range.
Chichilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cusanno loads up on a big right hand but Chichilla slips the punch.
Cusanno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chichilla works Cusanno's body with a nice hook.
Chichilla throws a poor cross that misses
and Cusanno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chichilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cusanno.
Chichilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla slips under a jab from Cusanno.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Chichilla misses with a hook. Cusanno ducked under it nicely.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusanno throws a jab but it's blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chichilla throws a big shot that misses.
Chichilla tries to score with a low kick but Cusanno moves his leg out of the way.
Chichilla ducks right into an uppercut from Cusanno.
Cusanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Chichilla tries to get set, Cusanno tries to push him back and clinch up but Chichilla manages to avoid the attempt.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a nice looking combination but Chichilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusanno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chichilla takes a swing at Cusanno's ribcage but misses.
Cusanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio Cusanno is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Chichilla and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chichilla lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusanno's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
Cusanno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chichilla.
Cusanno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chichilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Cusanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla takes one on the button.
A big right from Cusanno misses.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla throws a counter combo.
Cusanno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno throws a good cross that connects.
Chichilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Cusanno lands a right hook to the body.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusanno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio Cusanno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Chichilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cusanno connects with a body shot that sends Chichilla's belly button to the back.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusanno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cusanno tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Chichilla misses with a shot to the body
and Cusanno counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Cusanno moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cusanno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cusanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cusanno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chichilla's head.
Cusanno avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chichilla misses with a hook to the body
and Cusanno counters by moving into the clinch.
Papi Chichilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chichilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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 Valerio Cusanno.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cusanno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno!
An out of breath Valerio Cusanno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filip Yumashev (ranked 2724 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Saul Tacarante (ranked 154 p4p, 175 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Tacarante!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumashev moves into the clinch.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Tacarante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yumashev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yumashev pushes Tacarante up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Yumashev.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Tacarante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev presses Tacarante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Yumashev works on Tacarante's body with a couple of short punches.
Tacarante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Tacarante tries for a takedown but Yumashev manages to get underhooks.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Yumashev stops a takedown attempt from Tacarante.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacarante catches Yumashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacarante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yumashev works Tacarante's body with a nice hook.
Tacarante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante closes the distance and clinches up with Yumashev, looking for a takedown. Tacarante pushes Yumashev against the cage but Yumashev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yumashev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Tacarante ducks down to avoid it.
Tacarante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yumashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev drops his hands momentarily and Tacarante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tacarante tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Tacarante manages to avoid the attempt.
Tacarante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Tacarante around his waist. Tacarante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tacarante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Tacarante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but Yumashev holds him up against the cage and eventually Tacarante drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Tacarante manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yumashev defends well.
Yumashev stays in close to Tacarante's body and controls the position.
Tacarante is trying to keep Yumashev in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yumashev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yumashev working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tacarante throws a looping overhand right but Yumashev ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tacarante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Tacarante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tacarante dodges the punch combination from Yumashev.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Tacarante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tacarante's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacarante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yumashev. Yumashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Tacarante there.
Yumashev throws a good cross that connects.
Tacarante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tacarante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante swings widly with a right hand
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Tacarante 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.
The fighters circling - Yumashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumashev closes the distance and pushes Tacarante back into the cage.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Tacarante trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacarante into the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Yumashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacarante can do to turn this around?
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
Tacarante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Tacarante is trying to drag Yumashev to the mat but Yumashev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Tacarante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
Tacarante tries for a takedown but Yumashev manages to get underhooks.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Tacarante is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tacarante or not.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacarante.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev gets through Tacarante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante gets through Yumashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yumashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Yumashev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yumashev rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tacarante is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Yumashev.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev presses Tacarante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Tacarante throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Tacarante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Yumashev as the two fighters clinch.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Yumashev is pressed up against the cage. Tacarante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yumashev down to the mat. Yumashev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Tacarante.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacarante.
Tacarante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Tacarante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Yumashev prevents Tacarante from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacarante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Tacarante gets through Yumashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
Tacarante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yumashev walks away with a smile on his face. Tacarante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Tacarante avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Tacarante moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev loads up on a big right hand but Tacarante slips the punch.
Yumashev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tacarante checks it well.
Tacarante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saul Tacarante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev misses with a body punch
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacarante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yumashev tries to clinch but Tacarante moves out of range.
Yumashev moves into the clinch.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacarante.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacarante jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Tacarante around his waist. Tacarante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yumashev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Brown (ranked 3441 p4p, 2029 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 434 p4p, 290 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Mercy - Kane West. Isiah Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isiah Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Brown throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown misses with a body shot.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with a hook.
Tsuruta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Isiah Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Brown throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuruta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control.
Brown is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Brown is rocked!
Tsuruta working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A big shot lands for Tsuruta! That's hurt Brown! Will he recover? Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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