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MMAH 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bhullar (ranked 24855 p4p, 5857 weight class) and Kalliste Epharez (ranked 559 p4p, 527 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bhullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalliste Epharez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epharez wants to clinch but Bhullar slips to the side
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Epharez didn't expect that.
Epharez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bhullar dives into side control.
Epharez trying his best to control but Bhullar has mounted him.
Epharez can't escape the position.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Epharez is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epharez is trying to stand up.
Epharez is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar controlling from mount.
Epharez can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epharez wants to control but Bhullar is having none of it.
Epharez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhullar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epharez can't escape the position.
Bhullar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Epharez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Epharez tries to hold on but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Epharez for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epharez working to try and regain half guard.
Bhullar controlling from the full mount.
Epharez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Epharez is not a happy chappy
he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epharez tries to reverse the position but Bhullar maintains control.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now.
Epharez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhullar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epharez is looking to get to half guard.
Bhullar controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Bhullar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Epharez fails to land with a series of punches.
Epharez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBhullar.
Epharez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epharez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhullar.
Bhullar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Epharez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhullar moves away.
Bhullar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epharez.
Bhullar throws a big counter combination but Epharez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epharez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epharez is looking to score with low kicks.
As Epharez looks to move away, Bhullar throws a big counter combo but Epharez just gets out of the way.
Epharez works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Epharez misses
and Bhullar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epharez misses with an uppercut
and Bhullar counters with a huge left! Epharez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bhullar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Epharez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bhullar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Bhullar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sanggtiennnoiii Sitsunpeong (ranked 24735 p4p, 4825 weight class) and Billi Goat (ranked 595 p4p, 523 weight class). Sanggtiennnoiii Sitsunpeong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanggtiennnoiii Sitsunpeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goat cracks Sitsunpeong with an open hand slap.
Goat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goat jabs Sitsunpeong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsunpeong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billi Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsunpeong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Goat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsunpeong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goat circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Goat lands a right hook to the body.
Goat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Sanggtiennnoiii Sitsunpeong has been cut.
Goat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsunpeong rather than just go for the knockout.
Goat blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Goat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goat lands a big right hand that sends Sitsunpeong crashing to the mat! Goat stays standing though and waves Sitsunpeong back to his feet!
 Sitsunpeong is rocked!
Goat drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sitsunpeong's head, knocking him out cold! Goat is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billi Goat!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoshigaki Juiro (ranked 25046 p4p, 4738 weight class) and Two Two (ranked 632 p4p, 559 weight class). Two Two is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoshigaki Juiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Two Two!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juiro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juiro lands a two punch combo.
Juiro throws a nice looking combination but Two bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Two wants to counter the offense by Juiro and move into the clinch position.
Juiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juiro but Juiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoshigaki Juiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juiro misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Juiro does no damage.
Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Juiro gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Juiro manages to retain guard.
Two drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Two jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Juiro has wrist control.
Juiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Juiro is tightening it up a little... Two has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Two reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Two taps out! Nice BJJ there by Juiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hoshigaki Juiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Hunter (ranked 4440 p4p, 24719 weight class) and Ricki Pixley (ranked 462 p4p, 540 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 Ricki Pixley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isopaa Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricki Pixley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pixley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Ricki Pixley has been cut.
Hunter lands a big uppercut and Pixley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pixley looks OK. Hunter waves Pixley back to his feet!
 Pixley is rocked!
Hunter lands a right hook to the body.
Pixley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pixley leaves his chin hanging out and Hunter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pixley crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mursk Apuro (ranked 4301 p4p, 5433 weight class) and Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 469 p4p, 529 weight class). Khamzat Chimaev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mursk Apuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Khamzat Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apuro swivels and escapes.
Apuro looking to score a takedown here. Chimaev is defending well but Apuro drives through and ends up in Chimaev's guard.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apuro is controlling him.
Apuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apuro scoring with some ground and pound.
Chimaev keeping full guard, as Apuro tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Chimaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Apuro connects with a couple of short punches.
Apuro is in close to Chimaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chimaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Apuro controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Apuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chimaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apuro has managed to get both his arms back between Chimaev's legs - danger averted.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Chimaev's brow.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Chimaev keeps moving.
Apuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Apuro works over Chimaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Apuro lands a couple of elbows.
Apuro chips away with some ground and pound.
Chimaev is rocked!
Apuro loads up on a big left hand. Chimaev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Apuro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chimaev can't hide his disappointment, as Apuro celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mursk Apuro made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Clawbrook (ranked 5109 p4p, 4540 weight class) and Old Bravo (ranked 374 p4p, 347 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Clawbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Old Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo works Clawbrook's body with a nice hook.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Clawbrook avoids it well.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clawbrook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Clawbrook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Clawbrook misses the target.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Clawbrook throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Clawbrook wants to clinch.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clawbrook in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawbrook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Clawbrook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bravo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clawbrook darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bravo wants to stand back up but Clawbrook manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawbrook decides to stand back up. Clawbrook steps back and let's Bravo get back to his feet.
Bravo throws a right and a left that Clawbrook avoids nicely.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
Clawbrook misses with an uppercut.
Bravo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clawbrook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clawbrook moves out of range of the strikes.
Clawbrook closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.
Clawbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clawbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Clawbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Clawbrook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clawbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clawbrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo looks winded!
Clawbrook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clawbrook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bravo uses from the top position.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clawbrook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clawbrook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clawbrook will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bravo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clawbrook lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Clawbrook trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clawbrook stops Bravo from standing up.
Clawbrook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clawbrook is standing up over Bravo. Bravo looks to escape but Clawbrook dives into side control.
Clawbrook wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Clawbrook is trying to get an arm triangle but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clawbrook working the ground and pound but Bravo is defending the strikes.
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 Benson Clawbrook will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clawbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benson Clawbrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clawbrook closes the distance and clinches.
Clawbrook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clawbrook pulls Bravo into guard.
Bravo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawbrook is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawbrook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clawbrook wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bravo sizes up Clawbrook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Clawbrook moved out of range.
Clawbrook throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clawbrook fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clawbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bravo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Clawbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clawbrook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clawbrook misses with a double jab.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Clawbrook slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
A low kick lands for Clawbrook.
Nice shot by Bravo.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bravo duly obliges.
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bravo misses.
Clawbrook darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.
Clawbrook lands an elbow that stopped Bravo in his tracks for a moment.
Clawbrook breaks the clinch.
Old Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Clawbrook wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Bravo finds it's way through Clawbrook's defenses.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clawbrook moves to clinch but Bravo breaks away
and Clawbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clawbrook shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clawbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo throws a body punch but Clawbrook moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clawbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clawbrook under the eye.
Bravo with a jab.
Clawbrook tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clawbrook moves away.
And Clawbrook counters with a quick kick to the body but Bravo blocks it.
Clawbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clawbrook shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Clawbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Clawbrook shows good takedown defense.
Clawbrook throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Clawbrook misses.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Clawbrook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Clawbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bravo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bravo cracks Clawbrook with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clawbrook is looking to clinch.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Clawbrook saw that one coming.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawbrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clawbrook.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook lands a high kick!
Clawbrook looks to land a combination. Bravo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawbrook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clawbrook thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Clawbrook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clawbrook somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Clawbrook moves out of range.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Clawbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Clawbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo throws a series of strikes that have Clawbrook backpedaling.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Clawbrook.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Clawbrook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clawbrook defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Clawbrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clawbrook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clawbrook.
A right-left combo lands from Clawbrook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo jabs at Clawbrook's body.
Clawbrook with a poor takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clawbrook thinking.
Clawbrook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clawbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bravo sprawls well. Bravo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clawbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Clawbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clawbrook avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Clawbrook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravo's waist but Bravo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clawbrook off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Clawbrook throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Clawbrook misses with a head kick.
Bravo jabs at Clawbrook's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bravo.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Clawbrook slams his shin into Bravo's torso.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clawbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clawbrook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo cracks Clawbrook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clawbrook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Clawbrook. Those never looked like landing.
Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clawbrook's head.
Clawbrook slips under a jab.
Bravo takes a swing at Clawbrook's ribcage but misses.
Clawbrook throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Clawbrook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bravo circles away.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clawbrook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clawbrook.
Clawbrook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo lands the left hand.
Bravo swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawbrook has managed to clinch.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clawbrook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 24640 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 534 p4p, 411 weight class). Jesus Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberto Soldic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soldic's knee momentarily.
Soldic looks winded!
Christ connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Soldic covering up! Christ comes in with a big uppercut and Soldic goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Kaczynski (ranked 3591 p4p, 22258 weight class) and Kane Underbridge (ranked 367 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaczynski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bombs of Death - Anthrax. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ted Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Underbridge!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaczynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaczynski tries to clinch
and Underbridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Kaczynski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Underbridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ted Kaczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Underbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczynski tries to clinch up but Underbridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaczynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Underbridge sprawls well. He's pushed Kaczynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Kaczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underbridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Underbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaczynski after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underbridge wants a takedown.
Underbridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaczynski prevents it.
Underbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaczynski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaczynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Underbridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Underbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaczynski circles away.
As Underbridge looks to move away, Kaczynski throws a big counter combo but Underbridge just gets out of the way.
Kaczynski with a poor takedown
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaczynski shoots in and drives through. Underbridge sprawls well.
Underbridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaczynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaczynski tries to clinch
and Underbridge counters with a head kick.
Kane Underbridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczynski has his takedown stuffed
and Underbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaczynski is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Underbridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaczynski tries to clinch up
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Kaczynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczynski fails with the takedown.
Kaczynski seems to have got his legs back now.
Underbridge avoids the head kick by Kaczynski.
Kaczynski misses with a takedown attempt - Underbridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Underbridge tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski misses with a takedown
and Underbridge counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Underbridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaczynski is trying to pull guard but Underbridge has him pressed against the cage.
Underbridge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underbridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Underbridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaczynski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Underbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaczynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Underbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Underbridge.
Underbridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaczynski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underbridge tries for a takedown but Kaczynski manages to get underhooks.
Kaczynski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Underbridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Underbridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaczynski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaczynski wants a takedown.
Underbridge has hold of one of Kaczynski's legs. Kaczynski is fighting the takedown attempt but Underbridge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Underbridge is standing up over Kaczynski. Kaczynski looks to escape but Underbridge dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczynski wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Underbridge has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kaczynski's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kaczynski is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Underbridge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kane Underbridge!
Ted Kaczynski spoke after the fight, saying 'The Industrial Revolution and it’s consequences have been a disaster for the human race.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lom Ali Maskadov (ranked 3478 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Mike Worner (ranked 230 p4p, 211 weight class). Maskadov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Stata - Poisonblack. Mike Worner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lom Ali Maskadov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Worner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskadov moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worner or not.
Maskadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worners head.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Maskadov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worner working hard to break the clinch.
Maskadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Worner fails to pull guard.
Maskadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worner backwards.
Maskadov scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maskadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maskadov is keeping busy.
Worner misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Maskadov.
Worner tries to pull guard but Maskadov holds him up against the cage and eventually Worner drops back down to his feet.
Maskadov cracks Worner with a nice body shot.
Maskadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskadov avoiding damage.
Worner tries a knee to the head but Maskadov blocks it.
Maskadov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maskadov lands with a right to the head.
Worner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maskadov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worner backwards.
Worner is trying to pull guard but Maskadov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lom Ali Maskadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Worner.
Maskadov has Worner pushed against the cage.
A short right from Maskadov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Worner tries to throw a body punch but Maskadov avoids it by throwing Worner back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskadov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maskadov smiles and moves away.
Maskadov darts in and clinches Worner up against the cage.
Maskadov lands a left hand.
Worner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maskadov to keep the fight standing.
Maskadov cracks Worner with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Maskadov.
Maskadov lands a body punch.
Maskadov avoiding damage.
Maskadov works on Worner's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskadov has Worner pressed against the cage, preventing Worner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maskadov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worner is trying to pull guard but Maskadov has him pressed against the cage.
Maskadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Maskadov.
Worner can't find room to land a body shot as Maskadov controls the action.
Maskadov lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Maskadov.
Worner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worner tries to pull guard but Maskadov holds him up against the cage and eventually Worner drops back down to his feet.
Maskadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worners head.
Maskadov lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskadov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maskadov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maskadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskadov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maskadov lands an uppercut.
Worner is rocked!
Maskadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Worner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worner is still on wobbly legs! Can Maskadov finish him?
Maskadov throws a head punch that misses.
Worner tries to pull guard but Maskadov won't allow it.
Worner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worner.
A head punch on the inside from Maskadov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worner.
Maskadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Worner.
Maskadov working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maskadov as Worner tries to tie him up.
Worner blocks an uppercut.
Maskadov misses with some punches.
Maskadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maskadov is leaning against Worner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Worner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worner.
Worner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maskadov misses with the head strike.
Maskadov has a couple of punches blocked by Worner.
Worner blocking some punches.
Maskadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worner seems to have recovered his senses.
Maskadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maskadov prevents Worner from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lom Ali Maskadov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maskadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maskadov clinches.
Maskadov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worner backwards.
Maskadov prevents a body shot from Worner.
Maskadov dips a shoulder and cracks Worner with a mighty uppercut! Worner falls back against the cage and Maskadov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Worner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maskadov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lom Ali Maskadov!
Lom Ali Maskadov is the new bantamweight champion!
Lom Ali Maskadov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance š„ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 1942 p4p, 3309 weight class) and Frank Wallace (ranked 228 p4p, 386 weight class). Mapuche Galvarino 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino instigates a clinch.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Galvarino has the dominant position.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Galvarino tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galvarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galvarino has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Wallace has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galvarino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvarino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galvarino is working Wallace over against the cage.
Galvarino digs a right hand underneath Wallace's ribcage. Wallace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvarino tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galvarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvarino gets underhooks to prevent Wallace's takedown attempt.
Galvarino tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Galvarino.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
A short right from Galvarino on the inside.
Wallace is trying to force a seperation but Galvarino has the dominant position.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Galvarino is controlling the position.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Galvarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galvarino lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace is rocked!
Galvarino lands a big right hand that drops Wallace! The killer instinct kicks in and Galvarino finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Galvarino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino retains his middleweight title!
Mapuche Galvarino really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance š„ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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