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MMAH 78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Clawbrook (ranked 5783 p4p, 5179 weight class) and Antwon Phisher (ranked 391 p4p, 363 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benson Clawbrook has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benson Clawbrook seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antwon Phisher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phisher rushes Clawbrook and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clawbrook prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Clawbrook.
Phisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clawbrook or not.
Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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.
Phisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Phisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clawbrook trying to remain calm as Phisher controls from the top position.
Phisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phisher is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clawbrook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook tries to improve position but can't.
Phisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clawbrook, who protects the arm well.
Phisher lands a nice forearm strike.
Clawbrook is trying to improve his position.
Phisher staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook is looking to reverse the position.
Phisher stands up.
Phisher avoids the body shot from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook scores with a sloppy right hand. Phisher should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phisher checks a leg kick.
Clawbrook connects with a looping right hand.
Phisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawbrook.
Phisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phisher has closed the distance and engaged Clawbrook in a clinch.
A short left from Clawbrook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phisher tries to pull guard but Clawbrook won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawbrook slips a jab from Phisher.
Phisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawbrook.
Clawbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Phisher avoided it.
Clawbrook cracks Phisher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawbrook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clawbrook gets caught napping as Phisher dives in and scores a takedown. Clawbrook manages to retain guard.
Phisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clawbrook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phisher on the ground.
Phisher passes Clawbrook's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phisher is taking a breather. Clawbrook says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Phisher drops an elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook has hold of Phisher's hands but Phisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Phisher 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.
Phisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phisher is looking to advance position but Clawbrook won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phisher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antwon Phisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phisher dives in and grabs Clawbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clawbrook pushes down on Phisher's head and hops out.
Clawbrook shoots in but Phisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Clawbrook backs off Phisher throws a huge counter combo but Clawbrook manages to avoid it all.
Phisher drives through and clinches with Clawbrook against the cage.
Phisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clawbrook looking to slow down the pace here.
Phisher decides to pull guard.
Phisher pulls Clawbrook in close to his closed guard and prevents Clawbrook from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clawbrook throwing strikes from guard but Phisher blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phisher postures up and lands a big shot to Clawbrook's brow.
Phisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phisher looking to pass the guard.
Phisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phisher lands a couple of digs.
Phisher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phisher wants to get up but he can't break Clawbrook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phisher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawbrook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clawbrook's head.
Antwon Phisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phisher pushing down on Clawbrook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clawbrook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phisher trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phisher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phisher wants to stand up but Clawbrook is controlling the position.
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.
Clawbrook is trying to escape back to his feet but Phisher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Phisher happy to just control the position for now.
Phisher is working to tighten his grip on Clawbrook's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clawbrook has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Phisher is really squeezing tight and eventually Clawbrook passes out! Phisher breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antwon Phisher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buccio Fiolario (ranked 4667 p4p, 5680 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 515 p4p, 553 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 Sydney, Buccio Fiolario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiolario avoids the head kick by Jordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiolario misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
Fiolario swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fiolario defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Fiolario into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Fiolario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fiolario throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiolario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buccio Fiolario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Fiolario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiolario misses with a body shot.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 Jordan is rocked!
Fiolario misses with a wild combination.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiolario finish him?
We've been told by Fiolario's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fiolario is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jordan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jordan is out cold! Fiolario holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buccio Fiolario!
Buccio Fiolario thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Tyson (ranked 4165 p4p, 4158 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 460 p4p, 459 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Tyson trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Tyson being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Tyson tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jade Blackshear (ranked 3897 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Pedro Equilibrium (ranked 264 p4p, 284 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jade Blackshear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Equilibrium!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackshear misses with a double jab
and Equilibrium counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackshear is trying to break the clinch but Equilibrium has him pressed against the cage.
Equilibrium wants the takedown. Blackshear is fighting it off but Equilibrium persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blackshear's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Equilibrium has gone for a leg lock! Blackshear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Equilibrium's guard.
Equilibrium looking for a guillotine here but Blackshear defends easily.
Blackshear 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.
Equilibrium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackshear manages to get himself to full guard.
Equilibrium postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Equilibrium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equilibrium is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blackshear is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blackshear has escaped and now he's on top!
Equilibrium looking for a sweep. Not yet Equilibrium, not yet.
Equilibrium is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Equilibrium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackshear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Equilibrium is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackshear defends well.
Blackshear wants to stand but Equilibrium is controlling his posture from full guard.
Equilibrium looking for a guillotine here but Blackshear defends easily.
Blackshear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Equilibrium on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackshear tries to stand but Equilibrium is controlling from the bottom.
Equilibrium wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Equilibrium had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackshear defends it easily.
Equilibrium is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Equilibrium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackshear is looking to stand up but Equilibrium won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equilibrium has his foot on Blackshear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackshear works his way back into a safe position though.
Equilibrium is working an open guard so Blackshear takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blackshear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackshear misses with a wild combination.
Equilibrium's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackshear connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Equilibrium scrambles back to his feet.
Blackshear throws a head kick that misses
and Equilibrium counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Equilibrium.
Blackshear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackshear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Equilibrium has picked Blackshear up - he's going for a ride! Equilibrium dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blackshear tries to kick Equilibrium off but Equilibrium keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equilibrium is looking to advance position but Blackshear won't allow it.
Equilibrium is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackshear doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Equilibrium.
Blackshear tries to kick Equilibrium off but Equilibrium keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Equilibrium wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackshear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Equilibrium is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Equilibrium dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackshear.
Equilibrium shoots in for a double leg but Blackshear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackshear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equilibrium circles away quickly and effectively.
Equilibrium shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackshear tries to sprawl out of it but Equilibrium keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackshear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackshear throws a head kick that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blackshear enables Equilibrium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blackshear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Equilibrium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackshear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equilibrium drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Equilibrium jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Equilibrium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equilibrium drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blackshear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blackshear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blackshear!
Blackshear wants to stand but Equilibrium has his arm trapped.
Equilibrium is looking for a sweep.
Blackshear tries to stand but Equilibrium is controlling his head.
Blackshear 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.
Blackshear decides to stand up, so the ref orders Equilibrium to his feet.
Blackshear misses with a wild combination.
Equilibrium tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackshear swivels and escapes.
Jade Blackshear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Equilibrium.
Blackshear throws a sloppy head kick and Equilibrium moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackshear with a jab.
Blackshear throws a series of punches but Equilibrium avoids them all with ease.
Blackshear lands with a straight right. Equilibrium didn't see that one coming.
Equilibrium drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equilibrium working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Equilibrium is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blackshear is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Equilibrium is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blackshear is trying to escape and Equilibrium transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blackshear is forced to tap! Nice work there by Equilibrium! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Equilibrium!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lyle (ranked 3623 p4p, 4823 weight class) and Max Williams (ranked 418 p4p, 487 weight class). Lyle comes into the arena with Don't Sniff The Coke blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Robbie Lyle!
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, Max Williams!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lyle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lyle from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Lyle is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping full guard, as Lyle tries to pass.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Lyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyle. Lyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Lyle shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyle is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyle to get the leverage.
Lyle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lyle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Williams trying to control here.
Lyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lyle wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lyle.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams throws a jab when Lyle was well out of range.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Lyle fails with the takedown.
Lyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle gets a takedown into half guard.
Lyle is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is pressing down on Lyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams looking to control.
Lyle controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lyle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lyle dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Lyle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lyle from controlling successfully.
Lyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle is working hard here to advance position.
Lyle throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lyle advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Lyle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Williams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Lyle maintains control.
Lyle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Lyle wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Lyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Lyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Lyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams is not content to let Lyle control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lyle off and has taken his back!
Lyle just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Williams looking to hold on to the position here but Lyle rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Lyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Lyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Lyle shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Lyle is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lyle to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Lyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Lyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Lyle content to control rather than advance.
Lyle is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Lyle seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Lyle has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyle is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Lyle passes to full mount!
Williams has given up his back here. Will Lyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lyle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Williams trying to control the action but Lyle just sinks the hooks in.
Lyle working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Williams is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Lyle!
A victorious Robbie Lyle 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isopaa Hunter (ranked 3366 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Paul Mfer (ranked 394 p4p, 458 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hunter rushes Mfer and presses him up against the cage.
Mfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mfer up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hunter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter is pushing Mfer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two 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.
Mfer letting Hunter take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isopaa Hunter.
Mfer closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isopaa Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isopaa Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Ayuba (ranked 3770 p4p, 3061 weight class) and Jared Red (ranked 432 p4p, 365 weight class). Ayuba comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omari Ayuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Red!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red darts in and clinches Ayuba up against the cage.
Ayuba has Red pressed against the cage.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red lands an elbow inside that Ayuba shrugs off.
 It looks like Omari Ayuba has been cut.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
Ayuba trying to stall but Red improves his position.
Red lands a nice elbow.
Ayuba blocks the elbow strike.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ayuba takes an elbow to the temple.
Ayuba looking to slow down the pace here.
Red's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Red's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayuba takes an elbow to the temple.
Ayuba scores with a shoulder strike.
Ayuba avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Ayuba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Red blocks it with crossed arms.
Red should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayuba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Ayuba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba tries to stall but Red uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ayuba tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayuba just leaning against Red, taking a breather.
Red managing to block the knees to the body from Ayuba.
Ayuba slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayuba.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ayuba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Red's brow.
Ayuba trying to control the position but instead, Red has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ayuba into the cage.
Ayuba stalling in the clinch but Red improves position.
Ayuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Red up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Omari Ayuba.
Red clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red lands an elbow that stopped Ayuba in his tracks for a moment.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba takes an elbow to the temple.
Red lands an elbow that stopped Ayuba in his tracks for a moment.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayuba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayuba takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayuba trying to land knees to the body.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba tries to work over Red's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Ayuba avoids the elbow strike from Red, against the cage.
Ayuba misses with an elbow over the top.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red lands a damaging elbow.
Ayuba avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayuba.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ayuba.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ayuba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Ayuba is trying to stall.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Red managing to block the knees to the body from Ayuba.
Ayuba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ayuba blocks the elbow strike.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Ayuba avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
Ayuba avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Ayuba.
Red looks winded!
Ayuba tries to land knees in the clinch but Red avoids the damage to the body.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba has Red pushed against the cage.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayuba stalling against the cage.
Ayuba leaning against his opponent.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Ayuba missing with knees to the body.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
Red lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omari Ayuba's cut.
That's time! Ayuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ayuba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ayuba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Red, pushing him back against the cage.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayuba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Red has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Red blocks an elbow strike from Ayuba.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
Ayuba blocks the elbow strike.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Red as Ayuba tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayuba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ayuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
Ayuba looking to slow down the pace here.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayuba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike from Red.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayuba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ayuba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ayuba tries to land a knee to the head but Red blocks with his arms.
Red throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayuba.
Red lands an elbow just above Ayuba 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba trying to stall but Red improves his position.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Red creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
Red blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ayuba taking a breather.
Ayuba misses with an elbow strike.
Ayuba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Ayuba tries to land knees in the clinch but Red avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayuba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Red being controlled against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Ayuba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jared Red seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayuba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ayuba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ayuba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Ayuba slows down the pace here.
Red comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Ayuba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Red lands an elbow inside that Ayuba shrugs off.
Ayuba blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Red just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ayuba's brow.
Ayuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Red up against the cage.
Red throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayuba blocks the elbow strike.
Ayuba is working Red over against the cage.
Ayuba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Red is breathing heavily.
Red pushes off an throws an elbow but Ayuba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba stalling the fight.
Ayuba is trying to stall.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Ayuba lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayuba dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Ayuba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Red.
Ayuba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Red being controlled against the cage.
Ayuba lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jared Red will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omari Ayuba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ayuba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ayuba lands a big head kick that sends Red tumbling to the mat! Ayuba takes a step backwards and waves Red back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Red is rocked!
 It looks like Jared Red has been cut.
Red tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ayuba counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Ayuba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 3240 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 380 p4p, 268 weight class). Kwadwo Adunga Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Baki Hanma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adunga Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanma lands a jab to the head.
Adunga Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Hanma catches Adunga Jr right on the button with a cross.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Adunga Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adunga Jr misses.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Adunga Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adunga Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanma with a body shot.
Adunga Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adunga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adunga Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma feints and then cracks Adunga Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adunga Jr down.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Adunga Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adunga Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adunga Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adunga Jr manages to avoid it.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanma clobbers Adunga Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Adunga Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanma throws a body punch but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Adunga Jr slips under a jab.
Adunga Jr throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is looking to score with low kicks.
Adunga Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Adunga Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Adunga Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanma toppling to the canvas! Hanma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adunga Jr finish him?!
Hanma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adunga Jr jabs at Hanma's body.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Adunga Jr.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Adunga Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanma cracks Adunga Jr with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Adunga Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma scores with the left hand. Adunga Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adunga Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adunga Jr is able to avoid easily.
Adunga Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Adunga Jr misses.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adunga Jr takes one to the chin there.
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Adunga Jr is out of range.
Adunga Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Hanma.
Hanma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adunga Jr. That did some damage!
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Adunga Jr misses the target.
Adunga Jr jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Adunga Jr moved away.
Adunga Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanma with a body shot.
Adunga Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adunga Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Hanma counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Hanma misses.
And Adunga Jr responds with a good body kick, but Hanma manages to step out the way in time.
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanma counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanma lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot.
Adunga Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice right hand that sends Adunga Jr toppling to the canvas! Adunga Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hanma finish him?!
Adunga Jr is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hanma swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Adunga Jr counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adunga Jr! But no joy.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Adunga Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adunga Jr is rocked!
A punch combination from Hanma misses.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Adunga Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Adunga Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hanma lands a big right hand that sends Adunga Jr crashing to the mat! Hanma stays standing though and waves Adunga Jr back to his feet!
Adunga Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma drops Adunga Jr with a huge uppercut! Adunga Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hanma is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma retains his heavyweight title!
Baki Hanma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Din Mamma (ranked 2416 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 114 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Mamma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws a good cross that connects.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Markov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markov misses with a two punch combination.
Mamma looks to land a right hand but Markov moved out of range.
Mamma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamma loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov digs a good hook to Mamma's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Markov for as long as he can get away with.
Mamma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamma is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mamma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markov to keep the fight standing.
Mamma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Mamma wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Din Mamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mamma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mamma tries for a takedown but Markov manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamma has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mamma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markov breaks the clinch.
Mamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Mamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamma throws a hook but Markov avoids it easily.
Markov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamma. Mamma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Markov tries to get set, Mamma tries to push him back and clinch up but Markov manages to avoid the attempt.
Markov misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamma.
The fighters circling - Mamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Mamma misses.
Mamma throws a hook but Markov blocks it.
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Mamma blocks a jab.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov 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.
Markov lands with an overhand left.
Markov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good shot there by Markov.
Mamma has managed to clinch.
Mamma misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov scores with a jab. Mamma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markov cracks Mamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamma fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamma backs up against the cage.
Markov lands a big uppercut and Mamma crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mamma looks OK. Markov waves Mamma back to his feet!
 Mamma is rocked!
Mamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab.
Markov tests Mamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma slips under a jab from Markov.
Mamma shoots in and drives through. Markov sprawls well.
Mamma tries to bum rush Markov with a series of wild strikes but Markov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Markov scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov scores with a body shot.
Markov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamma.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov throws out a loose jab but Mamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Markov.
Mamma ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Mamma slips under a jab.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamma controlling the action here.
Mamma wants to take a breather but Markov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.
Mamma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Markov is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mamma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamma misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov defending well as Mamma loads up on a big left hand.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov lands with a nice combination. Mamma backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov misses with a looping left.
Markov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markov seems a little lost for a moment, as Mamma dominates the positioning.
Mamma wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamma controls the position.
Mamma is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mamma loads up on a big right hand but Markov slips the punch.
Markov throws a shot to the body.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamma is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mamma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markov throws a body shot but no joy.
Markov checks a low kick from Mamma.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamma tries to clinch up.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markov.
Mamma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov cracks Mamma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mamma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markov finish him?
Markov lands a nice hook to Mamma's body. Mamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markov cracks Mamma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Markov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mamma to stand back up!
Oh Mamma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mamma glances at the clock... BAM! Markov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mamma crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mamma is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Markov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Din Mamma spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunately i lost today, i’m going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.
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