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ICE 6: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cal Worthington (ranked 24454 p4p, 24305 weight class) and Kaiser Siegert (ranked 613 p4p, 609 weight class). Kaiser Siegert will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cal Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaiser Siegert!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worthington misses with a two punch combination.
Worthington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siegert wants to clinch.
Siegert tries to clinch but Worthington is having none of it.
Siegert is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Worthington - just one landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Siegert 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.
Siegert has a takedown stuffed.
Siegert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegert tries to close the distance and clinch but Worthington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Worthington.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Siegert moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siegert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worthington misses with a looping left.
Worthington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington gets tackled into the cage by Siegert. Siegert maintains the clinch.
Siegert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Worthington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Worthington throws a hook but Siegert avoids it easily.
Worthington throws a body kick that misses.
Worthington lands a slapping body shot.
Siegert tries to clinch
and Worthington counters with a crisp one two that drops Siegert! Worthington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Siegert to his feet! Siegert is in big trouble!
 Siegert is rocked!
Worthington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siegert is still on wobbly legs! Can Worthington finish him?
Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Siegert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siegert seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Siegert won't allow it.
Siegert keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siegert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worthington is defending well for now.
Siegert manages to pull guard.
Siegert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegert trying to control but Worthington is working from the bottom.
Siegert tries to free his leg and advance position but Worthington is retaining full guard.
Worthington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siegert on the ground.
Siegert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Worthington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siegert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siegert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Worthington, up you get!
Siegert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaiser Siegert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthington lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Worthington.
Worthington fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegert is looking for the big counter here.
Siegert has Worthington up against the cage in a clinch.
Siegert swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worthington is defending well for now.
Siegert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away.
Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Siegert has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthington throws out a powerful jab.
Worthington just misses with a punch to the body.
Siegert rushes Worthington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Siegert won't allow it.
Worthington looking for a takedown.
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!
Worthington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Siegert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Siegert wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Worthington gets underhooks to prevent Siegert's takedown attempt.
Cal Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Siegert.
Siegert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worthington avoids it.
Siegert keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Worthington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cal Worthington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Worthington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Siegert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worthington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cal Worthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worthington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siegert.
Siegert closes the distance looking to clinch
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Worthington misses with a head kick.
Worthington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegert is looking for the big counter here.
Siegert avoids a kick to the body.
Siegert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Worthington tries to land a front kick but Siegert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthington is out of range.
Siegert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worthington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Siegert is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Worthington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegert tries to clinch up.
Siegert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siegert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Worthington avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegert moves out of range as Worthington throws a body kick.
Siegert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegert is looking to clinch.
Siegert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worthington defends it nicely.
Cal Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Siegert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siegert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Worthington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worthington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cal Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Siegert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegert tries to clinch there but Worthington circles away.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegert can do to turn this around?
Siegert closes the distance and clinches.
Worthington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Worthington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siegert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Siegert is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up.
Worthington stands up and waves to Siegert to follow him.
Siegert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siegert is breathing heavily.
Siegert moves in looking to clinch but Worthington pushes him off.
Worthington feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Siegert moves out of range.
Siegert dives in and scores a takedown into Worthington's guard.
Worthington pushes Siegert off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siegert takes one to the chin there.
Worthington scores with a shot to the body.
Worthington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Siegert sprawling to the canvas! Siegert rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Worthington finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Siegert fails with a takedown attempt.
Worthington throws a head kick but Siegert moves out of range.
Cal Worthington is winning the standup battle so far.
Worthington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Worthington throws a wild body kick that Siegert sees coming a mile off.
Siegert avoids a kick to the body.
Siegert forces Worthington back against the cage and clinches.
Worthington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siegert doesn't manage to clinch there - Worthington circles away.
Worthington has closed the distance and engaged Siegert in a clinch.
Siegert swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegert tries to land knees in the clinch but Worthington avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegert gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt.
Siegert breaks from the clinch.
Siegert takes one to the chin there.
Worthington throws a body kick that misses.
Siegert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Worthington defends it well.
Worthington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegert gets tackled into the cage by Worthington. Worthington maintains the clinch.
Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siegert prevents the takedown attempt.
Worthington avoiding damage as Siegert throws knees to the body.
Worthington working hard to break the clinch.
Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Siegert has double underhooks.
Siegert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Worthington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Siegert.
Siegert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Worthington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Worthington stalks Siegert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Siegert's face. Siegert staggers backwards, shaken.
Siegert clinches up against the cage.
Worthington goes for a takedown attempt but Siegert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Worthington drops Siegert with a naaaaasty hook - Siegert is in real trouble here! Worthington dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Worthington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Nox (ranked 25152 p4p, 24793 weight class) and Roman Greco (ranked 639 p4p, 642 weight class). Roman Greco 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Greco misses.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greco.
Greco throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greco throws a wild body kick that Nox sees coming a mile off.
Greco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox thuds his right hand into Greco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nox avoids a kick to the body.
Nox connects with a right hand. Greco shakes it off.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
Greco misses with a kick to the body.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Greco throws a combination that misses
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Greco tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greco misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco dodges the punch combination from Nox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco shoots in for a takedown but Nox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greco slips under a jab from Nox.
Greco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nox misses with a series of wild punches.
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Nox takes a swing at Greco's ribcage but misses.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greco has time to react.
Greco looks for the body kick but Nox saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greco is defended easily by Nox.
Nox leaves Greco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nox is looking to counter punch.
Greco is looking to land body kicks.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roman Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco fails to land the takedown.
Nox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greco momentarily.
Greco throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nox.
Nox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greco with the counter takedown but Nox avoids it easily.
Greco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Greco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nox finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Greco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nox has got the better of the exchanges.
Nox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
As Greco looks to move away, Nox throws a big counter combo but Greco just gets out of the way.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Greco. Those never looked like landing.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greco gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Greco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greco swinging wildly here.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco misses with a double jab
and Nox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greco throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Nox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nox circles away.
Greco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Nox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nox is looking for a counter combo.
Nox throws a hook but Greco avoids it easily.
Nox stuffs the takedown attempt from Greco. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nox looks to score with a jab to the body but Greco is just out of range.
Nox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nox wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Nox misses.
Nox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nox lands with a straight right. Greco didn't see that one coming.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greco slips a jab from Nox.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Nox misses.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox just misses with a punch to the body.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nox works the jab nicely.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greco shoots and misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greco tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that second round.
That's time! Nox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
Nice jab there from Nox.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Greco tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco slips a jab from Nox.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Nox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Nox throws a shot from downtown. Greco moves away and avoids it.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nox jabs at Greco's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox moves out of range of the leg kick from Greco.
Nox stuffs the takedown.
Greco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Greco.
Nox stalks Greco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greco's face. Greco staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Greco's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nox throws out a powerful jab.
Greco shoots in for a double leg but Nox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greco. Greco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Nox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Greco with the counter takedown but Nox avoids it easily.
Nox throws a right and a left that Greco avoids nicely.
Greco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a three punch combo that has Greco backing up. Greco nods at Nox to acknowledge the strikes.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nox wants it to stay on the feet.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Nox blocks the leg kick.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Nox cracks Greco with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco shoots in but Nox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greco with a poor takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Greco with that takedown attempt.
Greco moves away from the strike by Nox.
Nox lands with a right hand.
Nox dips to his left and cracks Greco with an uppercut!
Greco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nox trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nox wants to control but Greco is keeping busy.
Nox wants to get back to his feet.
Greco throwing shots but Nox is blocking nicely.
Greco controlling the action here.
Greco passes to full mount!
Roman Greco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Nox trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nox, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Alexander (ranked 5851 p4p, 6213 weight class) and Giorgi Gelashvili (ranked 565 p4p, 592 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by "Land of Confusion" by Disturbed. Jon Alexander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giorgi Gelashvili's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgi Gelashvili!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander instigates a clinch.
Gelashvili blocking some punches.
Alexander is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gelashvili is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alexander to the mat. Alexander regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gelashvili is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gelashvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gelashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Alexander.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Gelashvili.
Gelashvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelashvili's elbow.
Gelashvili blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Gelashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelashvili works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Gelashvili tries to pass.
Gelashvili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelashvili stops Alexander from standing up.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelashvili looking to pass the guard.
Gelashvili passes Alexander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gelashvili controlling the pace.
Gelashvili working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelashvili's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gelashvili is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gelashvili in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gelashvili gets the takedown into side control.
Gelashvili advances to full mount.
Alexander is trying to escape the mount.
Gelashvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gelashvili has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Gelashvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gelashvili throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Gelashvili finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gelashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelashvili stops Alexander from standing up.
Gelashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelashvili forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
Gelashvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelashvili tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
Gelashvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gelashvili stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gelashvili looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gelashvili pushes down on Alexander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gelashvili not doing much here.
Gelashvili wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
Gelashvili trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelashvili is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is looking to escape.
Gelashvili controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelashvili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gelashvili slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Gelashvili has control of the leg.
Alexander won't allow Gelashvili to pass to mount.
Well, if Gelashvili is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander throws a head kick but Gelashvili moves out of range.
Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Gelashvili in a clinch.
Gelashvili can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gelashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gelashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Gelashvili counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giorgi Gelashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gelashvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelashvili is standing up over Alexander. Alexander looks to escape but Gelashvili dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gelashvili misses with the ground and pound.
Gelashvili is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alexander's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gelashvili has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gelashvili controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying desperately to improve position.
Gelashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gelashvili content just to control the position here.
Alexander really wants to buck Gelashvili off and get back to his feet.
Gelashvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelashvili controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gelashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gelashvili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gelashvili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Wittaker (ranked 24888 p4p, 3007 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 631 p4p, 410 weight class). Jari Lehtola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Wittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lehtola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lehtola lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehtola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wittaker.
Wittaker gets tackled into the cage by Lehtola. Lehtola maintains the clinch.
Lehtola misses with some punches.
I was talking to Wittaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wittaker misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Wittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Wittaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wittaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtola tries a body shot but Wittaker blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Wittaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it misses.
Wittaker misses with some punches.
Wittaker tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittaker.
Wittaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehtola blocks a body shot from Wittaker.
Lehtola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wittaker lands an elbow that stopped Lehtola in his tracks for a moment.
Wittaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wittaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lehtola has a couple of punches blocked by Wittaker.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Wittaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wittaker lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittaker tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Wittaker.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola digs a right hand into Wittaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wittaker's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittaker.
Lehtola avoids a wild elbow strike from Wittaker.
Lehtola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Lehtola lands a body shot.
Wittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola works on Wittaker's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Lehtola.
Good body shot from Lehtola.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Lehtola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wittakers head.
Wittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtola controls his hands.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Lehtola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wittaker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wittaker throws an elbow but misses.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Wittaker is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtola.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but Wittaker avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker blocks a body shot from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wittaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Wittaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wittaker or not.
Lehtola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehtola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehtola tries to work over Wittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehtola.
Wittaker is breathing heavily.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lehtola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtola lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Myles Wittaker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wittaker is just out of range.
Wittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehtola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehtola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wittaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wittaker needs to keep his hands up - Lehtola had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a looping right.
Wittaker clinches.
Wittaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittaker.
Myles Wittaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Wittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittaker misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehtola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike.
Wittaker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittaker lands an elbow inside.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lehtola as the two fighters clinch.
Wittaker tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
Lehtola lands a right hand.
Wittaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtola blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
Wittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
Lehtola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wittaker.
Lehtola blocks the elbow strike.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wittaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker works on Lehtola's body with a couple of short punches.
Lehtola lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtola lands a nice shot to the body.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Lehtola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wittaker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Wittaker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wittaker.
Lehtola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtola tries to work over Wittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lehtola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lehtola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
Lehtola lands a hook that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wittaker.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Wittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtola digs a right hand into Wittaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wittaker's gas tank.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wittaker pushes Lehtola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wittaker.
Wittaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtola.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Wittaker blocks it.
Wittaker misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lehtola.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wittaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lehtola's brow.
Lehtola blocks an elbow strike from Wittaker.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehtola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wittaker tries to clinch up.
Lehtola tests Wittaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wittaker takes one to the side of the head.
Lehtola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtola lands with a nice body punch.
Wittaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Lehtola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wittaker clinches up against the cage.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Lehtola gets through Wittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Wittaker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtola prevents a body shot from Wittaker.
A short left from Lehtola.
Wittaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtola takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Jari Lehtola has been cut.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wittaker lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehtola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lehtola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola gets through Wittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola tries to work over Wittaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtola can't find room to land a body shot as Wittaker controls the action.
Lehtola lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wittaker.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtola lands with a left to the head.
Wittaker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lehtola's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lehtola.
Lehtola swings wildly with an uppercut but Wittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola blocks an uppercut.
Lehtola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Wittaker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lehtola.
Wittaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtola working aggressively here.
Wittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wittaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Wittaker.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Wittaker misses with a body punch.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittaker can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtola controls the action.
Lehtola misses with a punch to the body.
Wittaker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittaker tries to stall but Lehtola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola gets through Wittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Lehtola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wittaker lands a right hand.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lehtola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
Wittaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lehtola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Lehtola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Pfanne (ranked 3716 p4p, 3881 weight class) and Chaz Popizicki (ranked 416 p4p, 429 weight class). Chaz Popizicki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Pfanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chaz Popizicki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfanne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pfanne looks to land a right hand but Popizicki moved out of range.
Popizicki throws the left hand but Pfanne avoids the punch easily.
Pfanne misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Pfanne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pfanne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pfanne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popizicki.
Pfanne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popizicki sprawls well. Popizicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pfanne gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Popizicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pfanne doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki with a nice cross.
Pfanne shoots in looking for a takedown but Popizicki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pfanne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pfanne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Pfanne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popizicki cracks Pfanne with a good jab.
Pfanne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popizicki circles away.
Popizicki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfanne blocks a jab.
Popizicki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pfanne to the ground. Popizicki is now in Pfanne's guard.
Popizicki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Popizicki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pfanne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Popizicki on the ground.
Pfanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pfanne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Pfanne keeps moving.
Popizicki won't allow Pfanne to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki stands up over Pfanne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Pfanne is keeping the position.
Popizicki looking to sit in guard and control but Pfanne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pfanne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Popizicki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pfanne is now in half guard.
Pfanne is nestled in close to Popizicki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Popizicki manages to get to full guard.
Popizicki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfanne looking for a sweep. Not yet Pfanne, not yet.
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Pfanne keeps moving.
Popizicki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pfanne trying to control the position.
Popizicki drops back looking for a leg! Pfanne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pfanne manages to kick Popizicki off! Popizicki jumps back into Pfanne's guard.
Popizicki postures up in Pfanne's guard and throws a big left but Pfanne blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pfanne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Popizicki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pfanne is looking to escape.
Pfanne tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Popizicki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Popizicki looking to control but Pfanne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pfanne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Popizicki landing strikes from the mount.
Pfanne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Popizicki seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pfanne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chaz Popizicki!
A victorious Chaz Popizicki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bennet (ranked 3134 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Zion Fury (ranked 351 p4p, 378 weight class). Colt Bennet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zion Fury!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Fury.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Fury saw that one coming.
Fury only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fury instigates a clinch.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Fury trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Bennet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fury trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.
Bennet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury lands a right hand.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fury's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fury.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Fury swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet slips under a jab from Fury.
Fury throws out a leg kick but Bennet moves out of range and Fury only half commits.
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury misses with a leg kick.
Fury throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zion Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury wants to clinch.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet cracks Fury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
Fury clinches up against the cage.
Fury landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Bennet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennet is trying to break free.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bennet misses.
Fury punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Fury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Fury throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Bennet throws a quick counter head kick but Fury was just out of range.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Fury.
Fury thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Bennet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fury. That's going to slow Bennet down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet wants to clinch.
Fury throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fury can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Bennet thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fury blocks a jab.
Bennet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Fury works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Fury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.
A shot to the liver by Fury. Beautiful body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fury 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.
Bennet jabs Fury right on the nose. Fury blinks but takes it well.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet counters with a left to the body.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Fury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Fury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury closes the distance but Bennet moves to the side
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennet checks it well.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Bennet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fury thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennet avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Fury lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Fury takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Fury connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennet rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Bennet wants to land a leg kick but Fury is out of range.
Bennet feints a jab promting Fury to slip. Bennet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fury slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fury tries to clinch but Bennet is having none of it.
A left and a right from Bennet both land. Nice combination.
Bennet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury lands a right hand.
Fury tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury trying to land knees to the body.
Bennet managing to block the knees to the body from Fury.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Zion Fury seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
Fury tries to clinch
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury connects with a leg kick.
Fury tries to clinch but Bennet moves away
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fury. Fury obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fury scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Bennet blocks the low kick.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fury misses
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Fury misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Bennet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fury darts in and clinches Bennet up against the cage.
Bennet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zion Fury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Bennet working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with some punches.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
The referee calls for Bennet to work.
Bennet wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Colt Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Fury let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fury feints a jab promting Bennet to slip. Fury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennet.
Bennet slips a straight right by Fury.
Fury misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
A lazy left from Fury finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zion Fury.
Well Fury has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Fury!
After winning the bout, Zion Fury thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kochanowski (ranked 2401 p4p, 24838 weight class) and Kamaru Snoozemen (ranked 289 p4p, 516 weight class). Kamaru Snoozemen 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateusz Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamaru Snoozemen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Snoozemen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kochanowski sprawls well initially but Snoozemen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Snoozemen is looking to advance position but Kochanowski won't allow it.
Snoozemen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kochanowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kochanowski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Snoozemen is tapping! Great win for Kochanowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateusz Kochanowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Corbin (ranked 2136 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Rasmus Karhu (ranked 306 p4p, 437 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rasmus Karhu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Corbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbin drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karhu drops Corbin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Corbin looks back up at him and smiles so Karhu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Corbin is rocked!
 It looks like Ulysses Corbin has been cut.
Corbin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Oh Corbin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu knocks out Corbin with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karhu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karhu picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasmus Karhu!
A relieved looking Rasmus Karhu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Houston (ranked 2151 p4p, 5155 weight class) and Lucas Fontes (ranked 266 p4p, 488 weight class). Hank Houston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lucas Fontes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fontes doesn't manage to clinch there - Houston circles away.
Houston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontes on the side of the head.
It looks like Lucas Fontes has been cut.
Fontes misses with a takedown
and Houston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Houston scores with a hook.
Fontes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fontes's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fontes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hank Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Fontes.
Fontes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
Fontes misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas Fontes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston rushes Fontes with punches - Fontes moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fontes goes down! Houston follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Houston!
Hank Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunter (ranked 2317 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Valentino Santiago (ranked 322 p4p, 215 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentino Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Santiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santiago's hands.
Hunter cracks Santiago with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Santiago tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hunter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Santiago is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter is the new light heavyweight champion!
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