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SFC 73: Borschtanoff vs Kukko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Espiridion Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Blake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Araya.
Blake lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Espiridion Araya has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Blake.
Araya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Blake breaks the clinch.
Araya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blake scores with the left hand. Araya knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Araya just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake blocks a head kick by Araya.
Araya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Araya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Araya misses with a body shot.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake drops Araya with a beautiful combination! Araya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blake is looking for the KO!
Araya is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araya throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Oh Araya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Araya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Araya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Araya seems to have got his legs back now.
It looks like Philip Blake has been cut.
Blake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blake grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Araya takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Blake cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Blake!
A very excited looking Philip Blake rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army and Clay Matthews. Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Army down.
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Army is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Army thows a leg kick but Matthews checks it
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Army dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Matthews misses with a body kick.
Army will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Army moves out of range easily.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Army.
Matthews cracks the inside of Army's front leg.
Matthews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left and a right from Matthews both land. Nice combination.
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Army scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Army pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Army settles back down.
Army loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews lands with a straight right. Army didn't see that one coming.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Army.
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Army.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Army is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Army creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matthews sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Army controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing that Army has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Army wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is trying to control. Army wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Army moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Army is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Army might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Matthews won't allow Army to sweep him here.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Army will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Army pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Army settles back down.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Army has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Army throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Matthews 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.
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Army throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Army.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews cracks Army with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Army.
Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matthews - that will leave a mark!
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matthews!
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Army scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews is looking to slow Army down with leg kicks.
Army moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army blocks a leg kick.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Army misses with a body kick.
Army missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army staying out of range there.
Army looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Army connects with the punch.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Army fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews lands a jab to Army's midsection.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matthews.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Army will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews tries to work over Army's front leg with a kick but Army checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthews cracks Army with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Army down.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Army's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Army doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Army.
Matthews throws a one two combo.
Army fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Army is rocked!
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Army to the canvas! Matthews follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Our winner, Clay Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Njord Balder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Njord Balder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix scores with a hook.
Balder tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helix avoids the head kick by Balder.
Helix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balder wants to control but Helix postures up.
Check out the look on Helix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Helix creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Helix lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balder tries to buck Helix off but Helix is having none of it.
Helix controls the position.
Helix seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balder for as long as he can get away with.
Helix'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix cracks Balder with a big right hand but Balder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Helix slows the pace down.
Helix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helix landing strikes.
Helix looks up at the clock and then as Balder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Helix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A big shot lands for Helix! That's hurt Balder! Will he recover? Helix fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Helix!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Henderson works his way into full mount!
Henderson working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Henderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Henderson loaded up on that one.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Henderson is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson prevents Smith from improving his position.
Henderson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to work over Henderson's front leg with a kick but Henderson checks it.
Smith looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Smith lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a one two combo.
Henderson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson with a jab.
Maurice Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maurice Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson trying to control the pace.
Henderson prevents Smith from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Smith tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Henderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Smith trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jordan Henderson has been cut.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Smith has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maurice Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henderson is keeping busy.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith stops Henderson from standing up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maurice Smith.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jordan Henderson!
After winning the bout, Jordan Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dust cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dust throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Parker down.
Dust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dust blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dust closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker is rocked!
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Dust needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Parker just on the top of the head. Parker drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Parker - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Star Dust!
A victorious Star Dust 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whisper Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Baumgartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Whisper Welker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumgartner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welker shoots in for a takedown but Baumgartner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Welker works over Baumgartner's head and body with a nice combination.
Baumgartner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Victory Gym and Spa in the buildup to the fight.
Baumgartner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Welker finds it's target.
We've been informed that Welker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baumgartner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welker manages to avoid it.
Baumgartner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Welker ducks right into an uppercut from Baumgartner.
Decent striking displayed by Welker there.
Baumgartner walks into a jab.
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!
Baumgartner stuns Welker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welker takes one to the chin there.
Welker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Welker scores with a nice body kick.
Baumgartner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Welker tests Baumgartner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Baumgartner there.
Welker is rocked!
Baumgartner misses with a two punch combination.
Baumgartner throws a series of punches but Welker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Welker looks to score with a jab to the body but Baumgartner is just out of range.
Baumgartner looks to land a left hand but Welker moved out of range nicely.
Baumgartner missing with a left hand there. Welker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baumgartner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welker.
Baumgartner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baumgartner misses with a straight left.
Baumgartner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Welker. Welker obviously looking to wear him down.
Whisper Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Welker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baumgartner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Welker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baumgartner trying to control the position.
Welker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker scoring with some ground and pound.
Welker is in close to Baumgartner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baumgartner wants to sweep but no luck.
Baumgartner looking to control.
Baumgartner keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
Baumgartner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baumgartner is trying to control the position but Welker postures up.
Welker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baumgartner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welker has managed to get both his arms back between Baumgartner's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Welker wants to control from the top but Baumgartner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baumgartner has his feet on Welker's thighs here. He's pushed Welker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Welker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Baumgartner!
Our winner, Roger Baumgartner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Sikhouasvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tigran Sikhouasvili!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Sikhouasvili.
Sikhouasvili cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sikhouasvili throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Sikhouasvili cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lewis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sikhouasvili finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikhouasvili weaves into range and cracks Lewis right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lewis goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sikhouasvili is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Sikhouasvili!
Tigran Sikhouasvili thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes comes to the cage accompanied by My name is MUD. Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Clawnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton is looking to chop away at Clawnes's legs.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Stapleton.
Stapleton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stapleton throws out a leg kick but Clawnes moves out of range and Stapleton only half commits.
Stapleton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Stapleton.
Clawnes pushes Stapleton up against the cage in a clinch.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Clawnes.
Stapleton avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Stapleton can't find room to land a body shot as Clawnes controls the action.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton tries a body shot but Clawnes blocks it.
Stapleton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clawnes misses with an elbow strike.
Stapleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Stapleton.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stapleton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside that Stapleton shrugs off.
Clawnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stapleton blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stapleton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stapleton lands a body shot.
Clawnes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton tries a body shot but Clawnes blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapleton.
Clawnes prevents a body shot from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
Stapleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stapleton presses Clawnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stapleton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clawnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stapleton can turn it around.
Stapleton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stapleton blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stapleton tries to work over Clawnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stapleton lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Stapleton - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Stapleton.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stapleton.
Stapleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clawnes's elbow.
Clawnes throws a head punch that misses.
Stapleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clawness head.
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes letting Stapleton take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clawness head.
Stapleton lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Stapleton.
Stapleton pushes Clawnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stapleton.
Stapleton pushes Clawnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stapleton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Stapleton.
A short left from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clawnes is rocked!
Stapleton lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Clawnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stapleton lands a big right hand that drops Clawnes! The killer instinct kicks in and Stapleton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stapleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne comes to the cage accompanied by Ei myö myyvä Villihevosia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne cracks the inside of Janus's front leg.
Janus tries to clinch but Manne is having none of it.
Janus tries to sprawl but Manne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manne seems to be looking for submissions.
Janus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manne trying to control the pace.
Manne trying to mount his opponent but Janus defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne throwing shots but Janus is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janus's head.
Manne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Janus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Janus is looking to escape.
Manne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Janus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Janus's guard.
Manne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Janus wants to get back to his feet.
Manne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janus's head.
Janus is looking to escape.
Janus is staying active underneath Manne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Janus to regain full guard.
Manne trying to control but Janus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manne is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Janus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manne.
Manne stands up over Janus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janus wants to stand up but Manne is controlling him.
Manne passes Janus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Janus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus is not content to let Manne control the position.
Ground and pound from Manne.
Manne prevents Janus from standing back up.
Manne wants to take a breather but Janus is having none of it.
Manne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Janus is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Janus is looking to clinch but Manne is avoiding it.
Manne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manne looks for a takedown but Janus sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Janus blocks the leg kick.
Janus slaps away a takedown attempt from Manne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manne misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus moves out of range as Manne strikes.
Janus tries to clinch up.
Janus wants to clinch.
Janus forces Manne back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Manne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Janus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Janus with a knee to the head.
It looks like Puntti Manne has been cut.
Janus lands a nice knee to the body.
Janus connects with a knee to the head.
Manne wants to break free but Janus has control.
Manne jumps guard but Janus stands there with Manne around his waist. Manne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janus missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manne breaks from the clinch.
Janus wants to clinch.
Janus takes the fight into the clinch.
Janus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne wants to take a breather but Janus is having none of it.
Janus tries to kick Manne off but Manne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Janus has one foot on Manne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Janus wants to clinch but Manne slips to the side
and Manne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Janus!
Sloppy strikes there by Manne.
Manne working the ground and pound.
Manne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Janus down.
Manne cracks Janus with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manne tries for a kimura but Janus is defending well.
Puntti Manne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manne wants to control but Janus is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Janus throws Manne to one side and escapes!
Manne scores with a three punch combo!
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janus tries to clinch but Manne is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puntti Manne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Janus clinches up with Manne and pushes him back against the cage.
Janus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manne is trying to pull guard but Janus has him pressed against the cage.
Manne working hard to break the clinch.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Janus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manne's face.
Manne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janus walks away with a smile on his face. Manne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Puntti Manne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janus is looking to clinch.
Manne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janus pinned against the cage. Janus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manne missing with a left hand there. Janus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus tries to clinch up
and Manne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Janus's guard.
Manne slips nicely into half guard.
Manne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janus's head.
Manne is trying to control the action in half guard but Janus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Janus tries to kick Manne off but Manne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne seems to be looking for submissions.
Janus is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Janus's head backwards.
Janus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manne swats away the attempt to clinch by Janus.
Janus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne won't allow Janus to get back to his feet.
Janus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manne dives into side control.
Manne controlling the position from side mount.
Manne throws an elbow but Janus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hugh Janus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Janus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Janus can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Puntti Manne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Janus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Janus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manne asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne trying to control the position but Janus is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puntti Manne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puntti Manne!
Puntti Manne bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Borschtanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borschtanoff comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Kukko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rokki puts asses in the seats!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Demitri Borschtanoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borschtanoff clinches up against the cage.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Kukko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kukko working aggressively here.
Borschtanoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borschtanoff breaks from the clinch.
Kukko wants to slow Borschtanoff down by chopping away at his legs.
Kukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kukko looks to land a combination but Borschtanoff avoids it well.
Borschtanoff feints and then cracks Kukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kukko down.
Borschtanoff cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borschtanoff throws a front kick aimed at Kukko's knee but Kukko avoids it well.
Kukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko slips a jab from Borschtanoff.
Kukko takes one to the side of the head.
Kukko staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Borschtanoff, which made it look bad.
Kukko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Borschtanoff takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Borschtanoff misses with an uppercut.
Kukko wants to slow Borschtanoff down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Borschtanoff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borschtanoff scrambles back to his feet.
Borschtanoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukko tries to get to full guard but Borschtanoff has control of the leg.
Kukko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kukko is staying active underneath Borschtanoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borschtanoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Borschtanoff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is thwarting Kukko's attempts to control the position.
Borschtanoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Kukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kukko tries to get to full guard but Borschtanoff has control of the leg.
Borschtanoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borschtanoff controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Borschtanoff there.
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. Borschtanoff connects with a nice short shot to Kukko's temple.
Borschtanoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kukko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borschtanoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borschtanoff stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko.
Borschtanoff wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Borschtanoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borschtanoff throwing strikes but missing.
Borschtanoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borschtanoff.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borschtanoff lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily.
Borschtanoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws a body kick that misses
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Borschtanoff didn't expect that.
Borschtanoff trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko won't allow Borschtanoff to sweep him here.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Borschtanoff is keeping the position.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Borschtanoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kukko drops his hands momentarily and Borschtanoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borschtanoff throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Borschtanoff's leg but Borschtanoff calmly moves out of range.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko slips under a jab from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kukko.
A cross from Borschtanoff lands.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Borschtanoff shoots in for a double leg but Kukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borschtanoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Borschtanoff trying to stall but Kukko improves his position.
Kukko dodges an elbow strike from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko breaks from the clinch.
Borschtanoff wants to land a leg kick but Kukko is out of range.
Borschtanoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Kukko's guard.
Borschtanoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Kukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borschtanoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borschtanoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borschtanoff working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is pulling down on Kukko's head. It's preventing any offense from Kukko, at least for the moment.
Kukko pushes down on Borschtanoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borschtanoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borschtanoff's head.
Demitri Borschtanoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borschtanoff is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is looking to improve his position.
Borschtanoff is pressing down on Kukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko stands up over Borschtanoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borschtanoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Kukko trying to control but Borschtanoff is working from the bottom.
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.
Borschtanoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demitri Borschtanoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borschtanoff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukko takes a step back to recover.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook. Kukko ducked under it nicely.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff misses with a body punch
and Kukko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borschtanoff has momentary wrist control but Kukko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kukko postures up.
Borschtanoff is really struggling to control Kukko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kukko checks a low kick from Borschtanoff.
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kukko cracks the inside of Borschtanoff's front leg.
Borschtanoff looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range.
Kukko moves out of range of the body kick from Borschtanoff.
Nice sprawl there from Borschtanoff as Kukko shoots in.
Borschtanoff looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range.
Borschtanoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borschtanoff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kukko. Kukko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Borschtanoff moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borschtanoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
Kukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borschtanoff. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borschtanoff lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff clinches with his opponent.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Borschtanoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borschtanoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Borschtanoff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kukko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Borschtanoff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kukko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Borschtanoff throwing sloppy strikes.
Borschtanoff is punishing Kukko with some ground and pound.
Borschtanoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Borschtanoff throwing sloppy strikes.
Borschtanoff is trying to stick to Kukko's back but Kukko is turning into Borschtanoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borschtanoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kukko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borschtanoff keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Borschtanoff has wrist control.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position.
Kukko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Borschtanoff blocks nicely.
Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands a couple of elbows.
Borschtanoff working a defensive guard here.
Borschtanoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borschtanoff keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Borschtanoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borschtanoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Kukko moves out of range as Borschtanoff strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kukko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kukko.
An inside leg kick from Kukko misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws out a loose jab but Kukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borschtanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borschtanoff takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Kukko tries to keep at a distance but Borschtanoff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kukko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borschtanoff backwards.
Borschtanoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kukko lands with a left to the head.
Borschtanoff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko blocks an elbow strike from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Borschtanoff clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Borschtanoff scores with a jab to the head.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borschtanoff digs a good body shot into Kukko's ribs.
Borschtanoff throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily.
Kukko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borschtanoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukko can do to turn this around?
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borschtanoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borschtanoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kukko slips a straight right by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a low kick, looking for Kukko's leg but Kukko calmly moves out of range.
Borschtanoff darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns Borschtanoff into the cage.
Kukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borschtanoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kukko prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko scores with a shot to the side of Borschtanoff's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borschtanoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borschtanoff has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kukko gets through Borschtanoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kukko.
Kukko lands an uppercut.
Borschtanoff misses with a punch to the body.
Kukko pushes Borschtanoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kukko breaks the clinch.
Borschtanoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Borschtanoff's calf.
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukko throws a low kick, looking for Borschtanoff's leg but Borschtanoff calmly moves out of range.
Borschtanoff misses the jab.
Kukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borschtanoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Kukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschtanoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Borschtanoff misses the target.
Kukko wants to clinch up but Borschtanoff keeps it at a distance.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kukko.
Kukko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borschtanoff's guard.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Borschtanoff keeps moving.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Borschtanoff keeps moving.
Borschtanoff 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.
Borschtanoff controls Kukko momentarily but Kukko frees himself.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Borschtanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff keeping full guard, as Kukko tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borschtanoff checks a low kick from Kukko.
Kukko swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
A big left from Borschtanoff misses.
Kukko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kukko.
Borschtanoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
A good leg kick by Kukko.
Borschtanoff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kukko.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borschtanoff sprawls well. Borschtanoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borschtanoff throws an overhand right that lands on Kukko's shoulder, as Kukko tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Borschtanoff misses its intended target.
Good work by Borschtanoff as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Borschtanoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kukko. That snapped Borschtanoff's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Borschtanoff as he checks the leg kick.
Borschtanoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kukko moves away.
Kukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Borschtanoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borschtanoff misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Borschtanoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kukko is working away from the top position though.
Borschtanoff tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
Kukko slips a nice elbow through Borschtanoff's hands, connecting with Borschtanoff's forehead.
Borschtanoff tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
Kukko is trying to control the action in half guard but Borschtanoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borschtanoff wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Borschtanoff dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borschtanoff trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Borschtanoff defends it.
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borschtanoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borschtanoff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borschtanoff.
Kukko motions for Borschtanoff to come forward. Kukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borschtanoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Kukko is looking to clinch.
Kukko blocks the body kick.
Borschtanoff throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Borschtanoff tries to work over Kukko's front leg with a kick but Kukko checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kukko.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kukko throws out a leg kick but Borschtanoff moves out of range and Kukko only half commits.
Borschtanoff throws a head kick that misses.
Borschtanoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Borschtanoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Borschtanoff didn't expect that.
Borschtanoff trying to control the position.
Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Borschtanoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borschtanoff wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borschtanoff 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borschtanoff throws a lazy right hand but Kukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borschtanoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borschtanoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Borschtanoff thumps Kukko with a low kick.
Borschtanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borschtanoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borschtanoff's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Borschtanoff looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Kukko moves away from the strike by Borschtanoff.
Kukko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Kukko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borschtanoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko wants to clinch.
Kukko punishes Borschtanoff's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Borschtanoff lands.
Demitri Borschtanoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borschtanoff lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rokki Kukko.
I think Borschtanoff 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Borschtanoff!
Demitri Borschtanoff retains his lightweight title!
Demitri Borschtanoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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