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MMAH 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judas Gonzalez (ranked 4830 p4p, 24880 weight class) and Bartram Edwy (ranked 192 p4p, 218 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Judas Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bartram Edwy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez drops Edwy with a beautiful combination! Edwy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gonzalez is looking for the KO!
 Edwy is rocked!
 It looks like Bartram Edwy has been cut.
Edwy get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Edwy stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Gonzalez runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Judas Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryk Anders (ranked 24316 p4p, 4666 weight class) and Fergal Mulroney (ranked 544 p4p, 460 weight class). Anders comes into the arena with Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fergal Mulroney!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulroney misses with a left hand
and Anders counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulroney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mulroney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulroney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mulroney checks it well.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Mulroney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.
Mulroney takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulroney's sensitive parts.
Anders throws a hook but Mulroney avoids it easily.
Anders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulroney, as that shot connected.
Mulroney has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anders takes one to the chin there.
Anders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mulroney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anders scrambles back to his feet.
Anders misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney scores with a jab to the body.
Anders takes one to the chin there.
Mulroney sizes up Anders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anders looks for the body kick but Mulroney saw that one coming.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulroney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mulroney fails to land with a series of punches.
Anders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mulroney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders walks into a stiff left hand from Mulroney.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Anders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Mulroney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anders doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulroney, as that shot connected.
 Anders is rocked!
Anders ducks into an uppercut from Mulroney and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fergal Mulroney!
During a confident post fight interview, Fergal Mulroney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackson (ranked 5411 p4p, 5055 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 497 p4p, 482 weight class). McDonald has chosen Dirty Glass - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A victorious David McDonald 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kiba Yamasaki (ranked 4174 p4p, 4301 weight class) and Ant Youngblood (ranked 317 p4p, 325 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiba Yamasaki!
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, Ant Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood has closed the distance and engaged Yamasaki in a clinch.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Youngblood prevents it.
Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Youngblood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
With the fighters up against the cage, Youngblood throws an elbow but misses.
Yamasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Youngblood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiba Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Youngblood tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Youngblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Youngblood prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamasaki wants a takedown.
Youngblood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamasaki wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Come on Youngblood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Youngblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki has Youngblood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Youngblood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Youngblood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with some punches.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Youngblood prevents it.
Yamasaki is trying to stall.
Youngblood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Yamasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Youngblood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Youngblood.
Youngblood working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Youngblood just leaning against Yamasaki, taking a breather.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Youngblood misses with a knee to the head.
Yamasaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Youngblood up against the cage.
Youngblood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Youngblood working aggressively here.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Youngblood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Youngblood fails to land.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Youngblood looking to slow down the pace here.
Youngblood just leaning against Yamasaki, taking a breather.
Youngblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki has Youngblood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Youngblood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
Yamasaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Youngblood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
Youngblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki wants a takedown.
Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Youngblood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamasaki being controlled against the cage.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Youngblood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Youngblood lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Youngblood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Youngblood is keeping busy.
Yamasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Youngblood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Youngblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Youngblood misses with the head strike.
Youngblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Nice elbow from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Youngblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamasaki is looking for a takedown.
Yamasaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Youngblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Youngblood lands an uppercut.
Yamasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ant Youngblood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Youngblood staying out of range there.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut. Yamasaki saw that one coming.
Yamasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Youngblood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Youngblood misses its intended target.
Youngblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Youngblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
Youngblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Yamasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Youngblood.
Youngblood throws out a loose jab but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Yamasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Youngblood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamasaki lands a nice hook to Youngblood's body. Youngblood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Youngblood avoids the body shot from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamasaki throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Youngblood's head.
Yamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Youngblood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Youngblood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblood was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamasaki.
Youngblood tries to counter with a clinch but Yamasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Yamasaki goes for a double leg but Youngblood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Youngblood continues to drive forward.
Youngblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Youngblood gets underhooks to prevent Yamasaki's takedown attempt.
Yamasaki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiba Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood lands with a left to the head.
Yamasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youngblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Youngblood tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Youngblood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yamasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Youngblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands an elbow just above Yamasaki 's eye.
Yamasaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Youngblood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Youngblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Youngblood prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Youngblood tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ant Youngblood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Youngblood tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Youngblood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Youngblood tries to throw a body punch but Yamasaki avoids it by throwing Youngblood back against the cage.
Youngblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Youngblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamasaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Youngblood prevents it.
Yamasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Youngblood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiba Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Youngblood misses.
It looked like Yamasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Ant Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Youngblood slips under a jab from Yamasaki.
A little jabbing left from Youngblood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamasaki misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Youngblood.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Yamasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Youngblood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Youngblood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Youngblood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yamasaki stops Youngblood from getting back to his feet.
Youngblood is looking to improve his position.
Youngblood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamasaki connects with a nice short shot to Youngblood's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet.
Youngblood wants to get back to full guard.
Youngblood is trying to stand.
Youngblood tries to get to full guard but Yamasaki has control of the leg.
Youngblood has hold of Yamasaki's hands but Yamasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Yamasaki there.
Youngblood pushes Yamasaki off looking to stand but Yamasaki dives back in and keeps control.
Yamasaki wants to take a breather but Youngblood is having none of it.
Youngblood flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yamasaki stops Youngblood from getting back to his feet.
Yamasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Youngblood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamasaki winds up and cracks Youngblood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiba Yamasaki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Youngblood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the body
and Yamasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a hook.
Youngblood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamasaki throws out the jab.
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Youngblood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamasaki is able to avoid easily.
Yamasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Youngblood closes the distance and clinches.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Youngblood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamasaki is working for takedown but Youngblood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Youngblood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot that sends Youngblood's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.
A jab from Yamasaki finds it's way through Youngblood's defenses.
Youngblood misses the jab.
Youngblood misses with a head kick.
Yamasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Youngblood loads up on a big right hand but Yamasaki slips the punch.
Jab by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Youngblood manages to avoid it.
Youngblood staying out of range there.
Yamasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Youngblood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Youngblood moves away and avoids it.
Youngblood throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yamasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamasaki throws a hook to the side of Youngblood's head but Youngblood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Youngblood misses with a shot to the body
and Yamasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Youngblood's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamasaki lands with a cross.
Kiba Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Youngblood looks to clinch
and Yamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Youngblood at a distance.
Yamasaki slips under a jab from Youngblood.
Yamasaki blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Youngblood.
A big left from Yamasaki misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Youngblood! But no joy.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiba Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Youngblood looks to throw the jab but Yamasaki is out of range.
Youngblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Youngblood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Youngblood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Yamasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Youngblood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Yamasaki there.
Yamasaki lands a body shot.
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Youngblood avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki scores with a jab. Youngblood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamasaki throws the left hand but Youngblood avoids the punch easily.
Yamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Youngblood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Youngblood's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Yamasaki moves away
and Yamasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Youngblood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Youngblood throws an overhand right that lands on Yamasaki's shoulder, as Yamasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Yamasaki connects with a single shot there.
Youngblood has closed the distance and engaged Yamasaki in a clinch.
Yamasaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Youngblood is defending well.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Youngblood working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Youngblood.
A right handed body shot lands from Youngblood.
Youngblood has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Youngblood misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Youngblood after a bit of a struggle.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Youngblood.
A short right from Youngblood on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Youngblood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Youngblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Youngblood as Yamasaki tries to tie him up.
Youngblood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Youngblood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Youngblood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiba Yamasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mfer (ranked 4066 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Murda Puro (ranked 175 p4p, 153 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 super 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, Mike Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murda Puro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
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.
Puro misses with a low kick.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
As Puro backs away, Mfer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Puro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a low kick, looking for Puro's leg but Puro calmly moves out of range.
Puro tries a quick counter leg kick but Mfer is wise to it.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Puro jumps back.
Puro flicks out a counter leg kick but Mfer steps away.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puro misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mfer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mfer backing away here, and Puro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Puro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer tried to counter with a leg kick but Puro avoided it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puro checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mfer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mfer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mfer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Angle (ranked 4759 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Nedjeljko Krajisnik (ranked 464 p4p, 401 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krajisnik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Angle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Krajisnik sends Angle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krajisnik is motioning to the referee to let Angle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Angle is rocked!
 It looks like Kirk Angle has been cut.
Krajisnik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Angle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krajisnik throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krajisnik walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Angle drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Krajisnik swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Angle's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilander Runner (ranked 2764 p4p, 3064 weight class) and Dante Merali (ranked 314 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilander Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Merali!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merali counters with a nice uppercut.
Merali lands a nice shot that snaps Runner's head back.
Runner misses with a few strikes there.
Merali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runner. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Merali lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Merali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Runner misses.
Merali throws out a counter right but Runner avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner misses with a hook. Merali ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Merali there.
Runner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Runner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Merali is having none of it.
Merali is in close to Runner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Runner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Merali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Runner throws a low kick, looking for Merali's leg but Merali calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Runner.
Merali keeps the fight on the outside.
Merali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali misses with a hook. Runner ducked under it nicely.
Dante Merali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merali shoots in for a takedown but Runner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Runner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Merali.
Runner throws a right hand that Merali ducks under and follows up with a left that Merali also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merali connects with a looping right hand.
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merali lunges at Runner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runner's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Runner. Those never looked like landing.
Runner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merali.
Runner thows a leg kick but Merali checks it
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merali cracks Runner with a good jab.
Runner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Merali with a jab.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner is looking to clinch.
Merali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merali slips under a jab from Runner.
Merali misses with an uppercut
and Runner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merali thinking.
Merali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merali showed some decent athleticism there.
Merali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merali slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Merali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Runner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merali is on him like a limpet, forcing Runner back against the cage.
Runner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Merali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Runner.
Runner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merali misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Merali throws a lazy right hand but Runner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a leg kick
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runner slips under a jab.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merali tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merali with a nice calf kick.
Runner blocks a jab.
Merali lands a leg kick that knocks Runner off balance momentarily.
Runner tries to move into range but Merali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merali misses with a low kick.
It looked like Runner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali throws out a leg kick but Runner moves out of range and Merali only half commits.
Runner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Merali gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner is trying to stand.
Merali working Runner over with strikes.
Merali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merali on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
Merali lands with a punch from half guard.
Merali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Merali there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merali lands a nice short elbow.
Runner pushes Merali off looking to stand but Merali dives back in and keeps control.
Dante Merali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Merali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merali stops Runner from getting back to his feet.
Merali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Merali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Runner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a really nice looking cross but Runner seems unphased.
Merali cracks Runner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merali feints the counter takedown.
Runner checks a leg kick nicely.
Runner throwing a counter right hand but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merali lands with an uppercut that bounces Runner off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Runner misses.
Dante Merali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dante Merali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runner is looking to stand up but Merali isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Merali with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merali lands a nice shot to the head.
Merali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Runner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Merali landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Runner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Runner bucks Merali off and manages to get back to his feet!
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merali lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Merali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merali is defended easily by Runner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Merali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Runner as Merali shoots in.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Runner tries to clinch up but Merali circles away and keeps his distance.
Runner looks to clinch
and Merali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Merali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Merali!
In defeat, Ilander Runner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gordon (ranked 3359 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Matvii Primushenetskiy (ranked 378 p4p, 377 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matvii Primushenetskiy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Primushenetskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Primushenetskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Primushenetskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Primushenetskiy throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Primushenetskiy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Primushenetskiy throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primushenetskiy scores with a body shot.
Primushenetskiy tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Primushenetskiy.
The fighters circling - Primushenetskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Primushenetskiy breaks from the clinch.
Primushenetskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Primushenetskiy as he avoids it easily.
Primushenetskiy lands a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Primushenetskiy lands an overhand right.
Primushenetskiy connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Primushenetskiy.
Gordon slips under a jab from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Primushenetskiy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matvii Primushenetskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Primushenetskiy jabs at Gordon's body.
Sloppy strikes from Gordon. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Primushenetskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Primushenetskiy defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Primushenetskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Primushenetskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Primushenetskiy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matvii Primushenetskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon slowing the pace effectively.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon presses Primushenetskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Primushenetskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon just leaning against Primushenetskiy, taking a breather.
Primushenetskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Primushenetskiy controls the action.
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Primushenetskiy misses with some punches.
Primushenetskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Primushenetskiy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Primushenetskiy into the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Primushenetskiy or not.
Gordon has had enough of the clinch but Primushenetskiy keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Primushenetskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Primushenetskiy manages to break the clinch.
Primushenetskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Primushenetskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Primushenetskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Primushenetskiy tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Primushenetskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Primushenetskiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvii Primushenetskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Primushenetskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Primushenetskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Primushenetskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Primushenetskiy misses with a straight right.
Primushenetskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Primushenetskiy back into the cage.
Primushenetskiy pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Primushenetskiy backwards.
Primushenetskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Primushenetskiy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Primushenetskiy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon taking a breather.
Gordon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Primushenetskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon is pushing Primushenetskiy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gordon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon avoiding damage.
Primushenetskiy tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primushenetskiy stalling against the cage.
Noah Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Primushenetskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Primushenetskiy misses with some punches.
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!
Primushenetskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Primushenetskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon pushes Primushenetskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primushenetskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primushenetskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon pushes Primushenetskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Primushenetskiy misses with the head strike.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Primushenetskiy.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Primushenetskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Primushenetskiy with a hook.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Primushenetskiy breaks from the clinch.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Primushenetskiy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Primushenetskiy throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Primushenetskiy feints a jab promting Gordon to slip. Primushenetskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gordon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Primushenetskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Primushenetskiy takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Primushenetskiy throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Primushenetskiy is avoiding it.
Primushenetskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Primushenetskiy manages to avoid it.
Primushenetskiy misses the jab.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Primushenetskiy misses with a right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvii Primushenetskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Primushenetskiy dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Gordon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Primushenetskiy's waist but Primushenetskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gordon off to one side.
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Primushenetskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Primushenetskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primushenetskiy lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Primushenetskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Primushenetskiy blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Primushenetskiy.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Primushenetskiy's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Primushenetskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Gordon as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primushenetskiy prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Primushenetskiy is working Gordon over against the cage.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Primushenetskiy.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Primushenetskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Primushenetskiy controls his hands.
Primushenetskiy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Primushenetskiy has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Primushenetskiy.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Primushenetskiy.
Primushenetskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
A short uppercut from Primushenetskiy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primushenetskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Primushenetskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Primushenetskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Primushenetskiy working aggressively here.
Primushenetskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Primushenetskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon is trying to stall.
Primushenetskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Primushenetskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Primushenetskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Primushenetskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Primushenetskiy slips under a jab.
Gordon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Primushenetskiy to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Primushenetskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Primushenetskiy. Gordon shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon blocks a jab.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Primushenetskiy sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordon lands with a hook. Primushenetskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Primushenetskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noah Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primushenetskiy with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvii Primushenetskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Primushenetskiy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matvii Primushenetskiy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Townsend (ranked 4680 p4p, 917 weight class) and Malig Mferi (ranked 190 p4p, 57 weight class). Malig Mferi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi scores with a nice right hand.
Townsend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mferi comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Townsend stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mferi is on him like rabid pit bull! Townsend slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Mferi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 1212 p4p, 1845 weight class) and Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 161 p4p, 228 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 4 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino scores with a shot to the body.
Galvarino lands a right hook to the body.
Galvarino throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bjornsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Galvarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bjornsson slips a straight right by Galvarino.
Bjornsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galvarino cracks Bjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galvarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjornsson. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvarino cracks Bjornsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Galvarino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bjornsson to stand back up!
Bjornsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvarino lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bjornsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Galvarino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mapuche Galvarino thanked Silverguard Outfitters š” for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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