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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suck it (ranked 3622 p4p, 317 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2350 p4p, 224 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suck it!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Torres 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.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from it.
it throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for it!
Torres looking to punish the body of his opponent here but it is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres working the head with strikes.
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by it, who protects the arm well.
Torres swings around for an armbar but it sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
it won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Torres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. it is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres wants to control but it postures up.
it remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but it is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to hold on but it pushes him away.
it looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but it has control of the leg.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but it takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Torres wants to control but it is having none of it.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
it looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
it controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suck it dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torres blocks a jab.
it throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
it misses the jab.
Torres lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
it misses with a hook.
it blocks a jab.
As Torres backs away, it returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Torres misses.
Torres works it's body with a nice hook.
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres trying to control but it is working from the bottom.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres throws an elbow that misses. it uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torres's guard. Nice move by it!
it trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
it knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres trying to control but it is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands and steps away. it gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
it gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Torres cracks it with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
Torres tries to work over it's front leg with a kick but it checks it.
it throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Torres has knocked it down with a huge combo! Torres steps away and waves a wobbly it back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Torres connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps it's head back.
it is rocked!
Suck it's cut is getting worse.
Ricco Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BAM! Torres delivers a spinning backfist that drops it like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ricco Torres!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Krison (ranked 2729 p4p, 380 weight class) and Helmuth Tuminen (ranked 4815 p4p, 592 weight class). Krison comes to the cage accompanied by Rebelution. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Herb Krison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmuth Tuminen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Krison moves out of range.
Tuminen throws a lazy head kick
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Tuminen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Krison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuminen.
Tuminen thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Krison moves out of range easily.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Krison moves out of range easily.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Krison moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison jabs at Tuminen's body.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison avoids the head kick by Tuminen.
Krison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tuminen just manages to avoid it.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Krison moves out of range.
Krison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuminen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Tuminen manages to avoid it.
Krison tries to work over Tuminen's front leg with a kick but Tuminen checks it.
Krison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Krison moves out of range easily.
Krison tests Tuminen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuminen is rocked!
Krison connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tuminen out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herb Krison!
Herb Krison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stryker Payne (ranked 3915 p4p, 385 weight class) and Bruno Brunatny (ranked 2687 p4p, 285 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stryker Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brunatny lands a front kick.
Brunatny scores with a head kick. Payne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Stryker Payne has been cut.
Payne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunatny has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brunatny throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Bruno Brunatny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Payne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payne avoids the head kick by Brunatny.
Payne is looking for a counter combo.
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!
No joy there for Brunatny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Brunatny scores with a four punch combination!
Brunatny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunatny lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brunatny.
Brunatny misses with a kick to the body.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brunatny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brunatny tries to land a body kick
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Brunatny misses
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Brunatny.
Brunatny is rocked!
Payne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses
and Payne scores with a counter punch that sends Brunatny to the canvas! Payne smells blood - he's punishing Brunatny with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brunatny has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stryker Payne!
Stryker Payne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bomber (ranked 1994 p4p, 229 weight class) and Nazz Lee (ranked 2608 p4p, 285 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dale Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazz Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bomber misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomber.
Bomber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bomber lands with a nice body punch.
Bomber defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomber's sensitive parts.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Lee backs away, Bomber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bomber to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee passes to side control.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bomber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Bomber is keeping him busy.
Bomber prevents Lee from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bomber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee tries to control but Bomber wriggling away.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bomber has given up his back.
Bomber just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bomber prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bomber doesn't escape.
Lee is looking for a choke. Bomber gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bomber manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomber's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bomber 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.
Lee has a hand on Bomber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bomber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bomber controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nazz Lee will probably get the nod.
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.
Bomber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bomber looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bomber.
Bomber throws a head kick that misses.
Lee lands a jab.
Bomber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bomber misses.
Lee shoots in but Bomber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee shoots for a takedown but Bomber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bomber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomber is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Lee pushing down on Bomber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Bomber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take Bomber's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bomber is on top in guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Bomber pushes his legs off easily.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bomber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee 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.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Bomber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee passes to side control.
Bomber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee swings around for an armbar but Bomber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Lee 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.
Bomber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nazz Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bomber throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bomber misses the jab.
Bomber moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.
Bomber is looking to land body kicks.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Dale Bomber is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Bomber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nazz Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Bomber prevents Lee from moving into mount.
Lee wants to control but Bomber is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bomber!
Lee tries to control but Bomber wriggling away.
Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bomber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lee is trying to control here but Bomber has managed to regain half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazz Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bomber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Bomber defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Bomber defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Bomber is working away.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bomber.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bomber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Bomber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bomber is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Bomber circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomber throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Dale Bomber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee lands with a hook. Bomber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nazz Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nazz Lee!
An out of breath Nazz Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 2699 p4p, 251 weight class) and Dan May (ranked 1307 p4p, 143 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan May!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyea throws a sloppy body shot
and May counters with a nice body shot.
May uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
May uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyea.
May takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doyea throws a hook to the side of May's head but May sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
May is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doyea with a body shot.
Doyea swings widly with a right hand
and May counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doyea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doyea lands with a good body shot.
Doyea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doyea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! May scrambles back to his feet.
Doyea misses with an uppercut. May saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from May misses.
Doyea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May checks a low kick from Doyea.
May now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea throws a predictable looking body shot
and May counters with a three punch combo that has Doyea backing up. Doyea nods at May to acknowledge the strikes.
Doyea is really struggling to find his range with his punches. May's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Doyea finds it's way through May's defenses.
Doyea throws a leg kick
and May counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doyea thinking.
Doyea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doyea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
May is rocked!
Doyea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
May is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyea finish him?
May moves into range and clinches up with Doyea.
May seems to have recovered his senses.
Doyea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but May has him pressed against the cage.
May lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
May with an attempt at a knee that misses.
May tries to work over Doyea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May has a couple of punches blocked by Doyea.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
Doyea is leaning against May and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doyea lands a body punch in the clinch.
May working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May throws an elbow that misses.
May scores with a knee to the head.
May throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doyea blocks it with crossed arms.
May pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
May throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doyea is working May over against the cage.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but May turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doyea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyea is trying to stall.
Doyea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyea lands a body punch.
Doyea can't find room to land a body shot as May controls the action.
Doyea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyea misses with a hook
and May counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doyea throws a low kick but May moves out of range easily.
May avoids a kick to the body.
Doyea throws a hook to the side of May's head but May sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea throws an off balance right hand
and May makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doyea avoids the body shot from May.
May has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doyea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doyea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doyea jumps guard but May turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
May pushes off an throws an elbow but Doyea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
May tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. May just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyea tries to work over May's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
May blocks a body shot from Doyea.
Doyea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as May walks away with a smile on his face. Doyea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doyea drives through with a takedown into May's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
May is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Doyea dives into side control.
Doyea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea trying to control the position but May is working away.
May is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doyea thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Doyea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. May knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arod Doyea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doyea keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyea misses the target.
Doyea keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyea throws a right hand that misses
and May counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
May wants to clinch up but Doyea keeps it at a distance.
Doyea attempts a counter takedown but May avoids it well and moves away.
May moves in looking to clinch but Doyea pushes him off.
May moves into range and clinches up with Doyea.
Doyea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyea tries to pull guard but May forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
May missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Doyea.
Doyea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyea misses with an uppercut
and May counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
May steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
May is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doyea rather than just go for the knockout.
Doyea lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May instigates a clinch.
Doyea manages to break the clinch.
May rushes Doyea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doyea tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Doyea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doyea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyea misses with a shot to the body
and May counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Doyea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doyea throws a combination that misses
and May counters with a series of strikes. Doyea will be more careful next time no doubt.
May scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May has closed the distance and engaged Doyea in a clinch.
May looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doyea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doyea lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Doyea.
May lands a knee to the body.
Doyea avoids a wild elbow strike from May.
Doyea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and May counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arod Doyea is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyea misses with a takedown attempt
and May counters with a one-two to the body.
Doyea misses with a few strikes there.
Doyea misses with a lunging right hand
and May counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doyea throws a predictable looking body shot
and May cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyea misses with a hook
and May counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
May fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by May.
May now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Doyea misses.
Doyea misses with a hook.
May doesn't manage to clinch there - Doyea circles away.
Doyea shoots in and drives through. May sprawls well.
Doyea scores with a spinning back kick!
May lands a jab to Doyea's midsection.
Doyea throws a lazy uppercut
and May counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doyea thinking.
Doyea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. May looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
May avoids the body shot from Doyea.
Doyea throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May avoids the head kick by Doyea.
A shot to the liver by May. Beautiful body shot.
Doyea misses with a body punch
and May counters with a left to the body.
Dan May is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyea swings for the body but May moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
May looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyea is just out of range.
May moves into range and clinches up with Doyea.
Doyea avoids a wild elbow strike from May.
Dan May seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyea tries to throw a body punch but May avoids it by throwing Doyea back against the cage.
Doyea dodges an elbow strike from May.
A knee to the head by May.
Doyea takes an elbow to the forehead.
May throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doyea blocks an elbow strike from May.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyea avoids a wild elbow strike from May.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan May showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
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!
Doyea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
May moves out of range of the body kick from Doyea.
May unleashes a big counter combination but Doyea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Doyea misses with a body shot
and May connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
May has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from May there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Doyea.
May drives through and clinches with Doyea against the cage.
May lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
May creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doyea's defenses.
May blocks a body shot from Doyea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doyea blocks an elbow strike from May.
May with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from May.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
May misses with an elbow strike.
Doyea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
May has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doyea drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May wants to stand but Doyea is controlling his posture from full guard.
May must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
May has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Doyea to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! May is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Doyea pulls down on the head and he's put May to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arod Doyea!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 5277 p4p, 488 weight class) and Razza Matazz (ranked 1017 p4p, 121 weight class). Matazz has chosen Tool - Eulogy as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razza Matazz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Augustus .
Matazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matazz digs a good body shot into Augustus 's ribs.
Augustus tries to clinch but Matazz moves out of range.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Matazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matazz scores with a head kick. Augustus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . 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.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matazz is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Matazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Matazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matazz throws a good cross that connects.
Matazz works Augustus 's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matazz looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Augustus tries to counter with a takedown but Matazz is quick to defend against it.
Matazz swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matazz as he avoids it easily.
Augustus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Augustus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augustus somewhat.
Augustus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matazz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Matazz misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a nice looking combination but Augustus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augustus is looking to counter the offense by Matazz and move into the clinch.
Augustus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matazz counters with a series of strikes. Augustus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Augustus looks for a takedown but Matazz sprawls well.
Matazz is looking to slow Augustus down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustus .
Augustus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Augustus 's head.
Augustus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Augustus goes for a double leg but Matazz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matazz continues to drive forward.
Augustus fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matazz throws a looping overhand right but Augustus ducks down to avoid it.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Augustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Augustus checks it well.
Matazz motions for Augustus to come forward. Matazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matazz - that will leave a mark!
Augustus tries to clinch but Matazz is having none of it.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matazz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matazz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Augustus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
Matazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Augustus rushes Matazz and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus manages to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matazz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Matazz stands and steps away. Augustus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Razza Matazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus gets a takedown into half guard.
Matazz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razza Matazz dominated that round.
That's time! Augustus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Augustus . Augustus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matazz misses with a few strikes there.
DJ Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus fails with the takedown.
Matazz drops Augustus with a beautiful combination! Augustus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matazz is looking for the KO!
Augustus is rocked!
Matazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augustus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Matazz gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Augustus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razza Matazz!
A very excited looking Razza Matazz 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Lee Grace (ranked 2433 p4p, 231 weight class) and Darius Khaan (ranked 1513 p4p, 140 weight class). Darius Khaan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Earl Lee Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Khaan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace tries to clinch there but Khaan circles away.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace throws a body shot but no joy.
Grace thows a leg kick but Khaan checks it
and Khaan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
Despite the aggression on Khaan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grace 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.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khaan if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grace.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Grace catches Khaan right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khaan was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khaan staying out of range there.
Khaan tries a quick counter leg kick but Grace is wise to it.
Grace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grace lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Grace misses with some punches.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Grace.
Grace lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan blocking some punches.
Grace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Khaan is rocked!
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grace finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaan.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace working aggressively here.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace lands a shot to the body.
Khaan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaan.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khaan seems to have recovered his senses.
Grace lands a hook that snaps the head of Khaan backwards.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Grace avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace working aggressively here.
Khaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grace throws a jab when Khaan was well out of range.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Khaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grace backing away here, and Khaan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crack! Grace connects with the perfect overhand right and Khaan falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Grace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earl Lee Grace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 3688 p4p, 490 weight class) and Thiago Thiago (ranked 902 p4p, 140 weight class). Kevin Space had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Space takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thiago defending well as Space loads up on a big left hand.
Space clinches up against the cage.
Space trying to land knees to the body.
Space can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Space has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thiago is trying to keep an underhook but Space manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Space is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Space is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Space wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thiago.
Space has gone for a leg lock! Thiago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Space's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space looking to control.
Space 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 warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Space is pulling down on Thiago's head to control his posture.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Space is keeping the position for now.
Space bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard.
Space is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Space 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.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Thiago has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Space wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space won't allow Thiago to sweep him here.
Space drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thiago looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thiago looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thiago!
Space is looking for a sweep.
Space gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thiago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Space holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Space is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thiago's back!
Thiago showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling Space 's hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thiago defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Space's arms.
Thiago tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Space goes for an armbar but Thiago turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thiago.
Space is trying to keep Thiago in close.
Space wants to hit a switch here but Thiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Space there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space is trying to escape the mount.
Space wants to control but Thiago is having none of it.
Space doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Space slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Space throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thiago to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kevin Space has been cut.
A big left from Space misses.
Space steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
No luck for Space with that takedown attempt.
Thiago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Space shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Space is looking to advance position but Thiago won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago is looking to control Space's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thiago avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thiago is just riding it out for now. Space eventually gives up the hold.
Space prevents Thiago from improving his position.
Space is stalling here. Thiago is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Space seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thiago has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Space being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space holds on to Thiago's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kevin Space overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thiago is staying tight to Space's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Who's going to make the next move?
Space is trying to improve his position.
Space manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago trying to control the action but Space is working from the bottom.
Space keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Space manages to get to full guard.
Space is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Space has Thiago pulled in close to control his posture.
Space continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thiago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Space jabs Thiago right on the nose. Thiago blinks but takes it well.
Space misses with a looping right.
Space throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Space gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Space throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thiago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Space is in Thiago's guard.
Space slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Space is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thiago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thiago has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Space's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thiago slaps away a takedown attempt from Space, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Space thows a leg kick but Thiago checks it
and Thiago counters with a nice body kick.
Space goes for a double leg but Thiago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thiago continues to drive forward.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Space throws out the jab.
Thiago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Space misses with a hook
and Thiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Space closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thiago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Space is pressing down on Thiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thiago is holding on for now.
Thiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Space.
Space working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thiago's thigh. Thiago counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thiago holds on and takes a little breather.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Space not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Space wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Space is looking to pass into half guard but Thiago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thiago is in guard.
Space looking to control.
Thiago Thiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Space is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thiago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Space is trying to keep Thiago in close.
Thiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thiago stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Space wants to hit a switch here but Thiago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Space there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kevin Space is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poor strikes thrown by Thiago there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Space tries to lock up and control but Thiago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thiago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thiago is looking to work his way around to Space's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thiago is trying to take his opponent's back.
Space is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space has given up his back.
Space trying to control the hands but Thiago won't let him.
Space is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Space just trying to survive but Thiago is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thiago keeps control of the position easily here as Space tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Space's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Space 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Space!
Kevin Space decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1043 p4p, 121 weight class) and Francesco Skrarez (ranked 1520 p4p, 165 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Huhrera presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Huhrera to work.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez throws an elbow that misses.
Huhrera is trying to drag Skrarez to the mat but Skrarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huhrera blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Huhrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skrarez regains guard.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Skrarez is keeping the position.
Skrarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera passes Skrarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Skrarez is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skrarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huhrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skrarez!
Huhrera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huhrera lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skrarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Skrarez is having none of it.
Huhrera landing punches.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Skrarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera with good strikes from the mount here!
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera scoring with strikes but Skrarez is staying in there.
Skrarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huhrera .
Huhrera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skrarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huhrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skrarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skrarez pushes Huhrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huhrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Skrarez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huhrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skrarez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skrarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Huhrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Skrarez is squirming around nicely.
Skrarez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Huhrera working for a submission but Skrarez is keeping him at bay.
Skrarez tries to buck Huhrera off but he can't manage it.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Skrarez is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Skrarez defends it well.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skrarez tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.
Skrarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Skrarez wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skrarez is looking to escape.
Huhrera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skrarez moves in looking to clinch but Huhrera pushes him off.
Huhrera digs a good body shot into Skrarez's ribs.
Huhrera lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Huhrera .
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrarez can do to turn this around?
Skrarez tries to clinch but Huhrera is having none of it.
Skrarez looks to clinch
and Huhrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huhrera drives through with a takedown into Skrarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huhrera lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huhrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrarez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Skrarez keeps moving.
Skrarez pushes Huhrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skrarez wants to clinch.
Huhrera takes a swing at Skrarez's ribcage but misses.
Huhrera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skrarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrarez stuffs the takedown.
Skrarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huhrera connects with a single shot there.
Skrarez is rocked!
Julio Valeron Huhrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Huhrera connects with a combination that backs up Skrarez into the cage. Huhrera lands a flurry of punches that gets past Skrarez's guard. Skrarez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Huhrera bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Verygood (ranked 277 p4p, 5 weight class) and Johannes Brahms (ranked 1059 p4p, 36 weight class). Verygood comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Pain. Brahms has chosen Hungarian Dance as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johannes Brahms!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahms misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
Brahms scores with a jab. Verygood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brahms scores with a sloppy right hand. Verygood should have avoided that one.
Verygood 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.
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brahms tried to score with a low kick but Verygood checks it.
It looked like Verygood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brahms 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.
Verygood tries to clinch up but Brahms circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Brahms.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Brahms scores with a hook.
Verygood tries to move into range but Brahms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verygood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brahms looks to land a body kick but Verygood moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brahms. That one must have hurt.
Brahms throws the kick towards the body but Verygood avoids it.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Verygood avoids it easily.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verygood defends it well.
Brahms lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brahms throws a leg kick that misses.
As Brahms tries to get set, Verygood tries to push him back and clinch up but Brahms manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing.
Brahms scores with a nice head shot.
Brahms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verygood is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood trying to control from the bottom.
Verygood is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verygood has his hands clasped together around Brahms's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verygood trying to hold on to Brahms's head to control him but Brahms postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verygood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brahms drops an elbow to the side of Verygood's head.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Brahms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Brahms connects with a nice short shot to Verygood's temple.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Verygood is looking to control Brahms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verygood avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verygood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
Brahms is just content to waste time from the top position. Verygood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Verygood controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself.
Verygood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Verygood has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Verygood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Verygood avoids it easily.
Brahms pushes Verygood away with a front kick.
Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verygood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brahms misses with a series of wild punches.
Verygood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Verygood counters with a nice uppercut.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Brahms misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verygood doesn't seem bothered though.
Brahms throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brahms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verygood doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Verygood stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
Brahms thuds his shin into the meat of Verygood's side.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Verygood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Verygood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brahms throws the left hand but Verygood avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Brahms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brahms manages to circle out of the way.
Verygood tries to clinch but Brahms is having none of it.
Verygood moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brahms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verygood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brahms lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Brahms lands a lovely overhand right.
Brahms misses with a body shot
enabling Verygood to counter with a crisp jab.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verygood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Brahms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Verygood's shoulder, as Verygood tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verygood.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brahms tries to score with a low kick but Verygood moves his leg out of the way.
Verygood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brahms.
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verygood moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Verygood misses the target.
Verygood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brahms bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brahms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verygood's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Brahms throws a body kick that misses.
Verygood checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Brahms.
Brahms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Brahms darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Verygood keeping hold of Brahms's head, controlling as best he can.
Brahms misses with a head shot. Verygood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Verygood seems keen to control Brahms's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick from Brahms.
Verygood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brahms avoids it.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verygood throws a big counter combination but Brahms scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brahms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brahms throws a hook but Verygood avoids it easily.
As Brahms looks to move away, Verygood throws a big counter combo but Brahms just gets out of the way.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown but Verygood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Brahms scores with a nice right hand.
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Verygood stuffs the takedown.
Kurt Verygood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Verygood looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a jab to the head.
Verygood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Verygood avoids a kick to the body.
Brahms tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms misses the jab.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood digs a good hook to Brahms's body.
Brahms scores with a push kick.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Verygood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brahms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verygood walks into a jab.
Verygood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brahms drives through with a takedown into Verygood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Verygood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Verygood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brahms has picked Verygood up and slammed him! Verygood can't keep hold of the triangle and Brahms manages to pass to side control!
Verygood is looking to regain half guard here but Brahms keeps moving and retains side control.
Verygood wants to control but Brahms postures up.
Brahms grinds an elbow into Verygood's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahms creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Verygood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Verygood is looking for a sweep.
Verygood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Brahms.
Verygood tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Verygood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brahms trying to control the position but Verygood is working away.
Brahms working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Brahms seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Verygood is trying to control Brahms's posture but Brahms avoids it.
Brahms controlling the position from side mount.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verygood keeps Brahms under control for a moment.
Brahms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brahms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verygood struggling a bit here.
Verygood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brahms is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Verygood swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verygood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verygood missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms throws a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Verygood throws a front kick aimed at Brahms's knee but Brahms avoids it well.
Verygood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verygood there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brahms.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brahms scores with a hook.
A jab from Brahms does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms tries for a takedown but Verygood circles away easily
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brahms darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Brahms.
Brahms throws a combination that misses
and Verygood counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target.
Brahms fails to land the takedown.
Verygood throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Verygood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verygood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brahms.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verygood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verygood gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verygood pushes Brahms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brahms.
Brahms misses with the head strike.
Verygood tries a body shot but Brahms blocks it.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Brahms.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brahms misses with a punch to the body.
Verygood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verygood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brahms. Brahms obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brahms is looking to slow Verygood down with leg kicks.
Brahms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verygood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brahms working away.
Brahms is trying to ground and pound but Verygood uses the momentary lack of control by Brahms to regain half guard.
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms is looking to take a break and control but Verygood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brahms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Verygood trying to control from the bottom.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Brahms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Verygood is controlling Brahms's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Verygood wants to improve his position but Brahms is controlling well.
Verygood trying to control but Brahms postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brahms connects with a body shot.
Brahms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verygood. That did some damage!
Brahms scores with a hook.
Verygood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Verygood is controlling Brahms's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brahms wants to free his trapped foot but Verygood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms is thwarting Verygood's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood has his hands clasped together around Brahms's back. He's all about the action.
Verygood is looking to control Brahms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verygood avoid being mounted?
Brahms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verygood wants to control the action here but instead Brahms manages to pass to full mount!
Verygood wants to control but Brahms is having none of it.
Brahms wants to control the pace but Verygood is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verygood looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Brahms breaks from Verygood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms postures up.
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms raining down shots from the mount!
Verygood working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms postures up.
The referee warns Verygood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brahms raining down shots from the mount!
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Verygood throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brahms. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Verygood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brahms working the ground and pound effectively.
Verygood is looking to improve his position but Brahms isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brahms with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brahms 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johannes Brahms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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