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Checkmate Championship 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Der Veer Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O'Malley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O'Malley is adopting a defensive guard.
Der Veer Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Veer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Malley is controlling Der Veer Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Malley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Der Veer Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O'Malley is stalling in the full guard.
Der Veer Jr wants to stand up but O'Malley is controlling him.
I've been told that O'Malley has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
O'Malley controlling from the top position.
Der Veer Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
O'Malley is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O'Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Der Veer Jr's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Van Der Veer Jr has been cut.
Der Veer Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O'Malley scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Der Veer Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but O'Malley keeps moving.
O'Malley has control of Der Veer Jr's left arm, preventing Der Veer Jr from doing any damage. #T3#
O'Malley wants to sweep but no luck.
O'Malley trying to control the position here.
Der Veer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Malley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O'Malley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O'Malley is taking a breather. Der Veer Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Der Veer Jr is trying to stand back up but O'Malley is controlling him
Der Veer Jr is in trouble now - O'Malley has advanced to mount!
O'Malley controlling from the full mount.
Der Veer Jr tries to buck O'Malley off but he can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Malley controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that O'Malley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Der Veer Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Der Veer Jr.
O'Malley regains half guard.
O'Malley gets full guard.
O'Malley has control of Der Veer Jr's left arm, preventing Der Veer Jr from doing any damage.
Der Veer Jr stopping the sweep attempt from O'Malley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Veer Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O'Malley pulls Der Veer Jr in to control the position.
Der Veer Jr stopping the sweep attempt from O'Malley .
O'Malley keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully. #T1#
O'Malley has control of Der Veer Jr's left arm, preventing Der Veer Jr from doing any damage.
O'Malley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Der Veer Jr controls the pace.
Der Veer Jr won't allow O'Malley to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
O'Malley pulls Der Veer Jr into guard.
O'Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O'Malley 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.
O'Malley controlling the position.
Der Veer Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Der Veer Jr stopping the sweep attempt from O'Malley .
O'Malley seems keen to control Der Veer Jr's posture.
O'Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Der Veer Jr is one step ahead there.
O'Malley managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patrick O'Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A jab from O'Malley finds it's way through Der Veer Jr's defenses.
A nice leg kick from O'Malley , right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Malley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Der Veer Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O'Malley sneaks back into half guard.
Der Veer Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O'Malley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
O'Malley tries to roll over but Der Veer Jr keeps him under control.
O'Malley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O'Malley .
O'Malley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Der Veer Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O'Malley controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Der Veer Jr is wriggling around but O'Malley manages to pass to half guard.
O'Malley trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Van Der Veer Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
O'Malley darts in and clinches Der Veer Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
O'Malley jumps into guard, dragging Der Veer Jr to the mat.
#SUB2#
O'Malley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O'Malley keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
O'Malley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Der Veer Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Der Veer Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Malley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Der Veer Jr tries to kick O'Malley off but O'Malley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O'Malley tries to pass to full mount but Der Veer Jr defends it.
O'Malley prevents Der Veer Jr from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
O'Malley seems to be working for a kimura but Der Veer Jr defends the submission attempt.
O'Malley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
O'Malley wants to pass to mount but Der Veer Jr is defending the position.
Der Veer Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O'Malley on the ground.
Der Veer Jr is trying to stand up here but O'Malley is controlling him well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, O'Malley seems content to control.#ES#
Der Veer Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Der Veer Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
O'Malley gets full guard.
Der Veer Jr won't allow O'Malley to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Malley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The adventures of O'Malley the control monster continue. Boring.
Der Veer Jr won't allow O'Malley to sweep him here.
Patrick O'Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
O'Malley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Der Veer Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O'Malley is concentrating on defense, preventing Der Veer Jr from advancing position.
O'Malley wants to improve his position but Der Veer Jr is controlling well.
#T4#
O'Malley is concentrating on defense, preventing Der Veer Jr from advancing position.
Der Veer Jr tries to pass to full mount but O'Malley defends it.
O'Malley wants to improve his position but Der Veer Jr is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Veer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O'Malley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick O'Malley .
Well O'Malley 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick O'Malley !
After the fight, Patrick O'Malley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Ii (ranked 1886 p4p, 3351 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 276 p4p, 433 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Arriorus Adee has been cut.
Steel Ii throws out a powerful jab.
Adee moves out of range of the body kick from Steel Ii.
Adee throws a leg kick which misses Steel Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Ii tries to avoid it.
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel Ii scores with a leg kick.
Adee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steel Ii is out of range.
Steel Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adee avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Steel Ii lands.
Steel Ii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee slips under a jab from Steel Ii.
Adee tries to counter with a clinch but Steel Ii shakes him off and moves away.
Steel Ii slips under a jab from Adee.
A good leg kick by Steel Ii.
Adee blocks a leg kick.
Steel Ii sets himself, and Adee steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel Ii avoids it this time.
Steel Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Ii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Adee's head.
Jab from Steel Ii.
Adee tries a low kick but Steel Ii avoids it.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee dips to his left and cracks Steel Ii with an uppercut!
 It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Adee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Ii.
Adee scores with a leg kick.
Steel Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adee.
Steel Ii lands an overhand right.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Adee.
Adee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Ii manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Adee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adee closes the distance but Steel Ii moves to the side
and Steel Ii counters with a head kick. That will keep Adee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii moves out of range as Adee throws a body kick.
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adee. Steel Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel Ii throws a push kick but Adee slaps the foot to one side.
Steel Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Adee's head back.
Adee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Ii cracks Adee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Adee counters with a low kick, right behind Steel Ii 's knee.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel Ii.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Ii moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee misses with a kick to the body.
Adee misses with a body shot.
Steel Ii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A clash of legs there as Adee blocks the low kick.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel Ii misses with a looping right.
Adee throws a big counter head kick but Steel Ii avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adee.
Steel Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Adee in the body.
Adee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee is looking to clinch but Steel Ii is avoiding it.
Steel Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel Ii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Adee counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steel Iis head.
Adee blocks a body shot from Steel Ii.
Adee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel Ii is looking to control Adee's arms but Adee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel Ii has his back to the cage.
Adee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Adee won't allow it.
Steel Ii manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Ii misses with a leg kick
letting Adee counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Adee blocks the low kick.
Adee lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Adee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel Ii sprawling to the canvas! Steel Ii rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adee finish him?!
 Steel Ii is rocked!
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 Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adee seems to be stalking Steel Ii here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Steel Ii drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arriorus Adee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 2451 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Obama Filth (ranked 302 p4p, 405 weight class). Filth has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ispa Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obama Filth!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska slips a straight right by Filth.
Murska slips under a jab from Filth.
Filth throws a poor cross that misses
and Murska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filth misses with a hook
and Murska counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth misses with a straight left.
Filth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murska.
Murska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Filth scores with a sloppy right hand. Murska should have avoided that one.
Filth missing with a left hand there. Murska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filth swings widly with a right hand
and Filth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Filth misses.
Murska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Filth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Filth slips the punch.
Murska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filth.
Murska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filth misses with an uppercut. Murska saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Murska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murska is looking to counter punch.
Filth throws an overhand right that lands on Murska's shoulder, as Murska tries to avoid the shot.
Murska misses the jab.
Murska throws a shot from downtown. Filth moves away and avoids it.
Filth lands with a straight right. Murska didn't see that one coming.
Murska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Murska is looking to counter punch.
Murska throws a sloppy body shot
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Filth misses with a jab to the body
and Murska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Filth throws a sloppy body shot
and Murska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth throws a right hand that misses
and Murska counters with a left to the body.
Filth misses with a body shot.
Jab from Filth.
Filth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Murska misses.
Filth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth lands a jab to Murska's midsection.
Filth 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.
Filth throws out a powerful jab.
Murska is rocked!
Filth shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Murska takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Filth sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Murska bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obama Filth!
Obama Filth gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 1906 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 257 p4p, 377 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Defoe counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Defoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Silva lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Silva right on the button. Silva goes down! Defoe follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Defoe gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
After winning the bout, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Villarreal (ranked 1935 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Donald Fisher (ranked 212 p4p, 193 weight class). Villarreal comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac- I’m a Soldier. The key to victory for Carlos Villarreal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Villarreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarreal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Villarreal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Villarreal misses with a head kick.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Villarreal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Villarreal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fisher doesn't seem phased though.
Villarreal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Villarreal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Villarreal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villarreal connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Villarreal.
Villarreal takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Villarreal throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fisher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fisher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher drops an elbow to the side of Villarreal's head.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villarreal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villarreal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Fisher.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher prevents Villarreal from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Villarreal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisher drops an elbow to the side of Villarreal's head.
Villarreal is trying to stand back up but Fisher is controlling him
Villarreal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisher is keen to just control but Villarreal is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villarreal is trying to stand.
Fisher lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is nestled in close to Villarreal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Villarreal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Fisher seems content to control.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fisher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher winds up and cracks Villarreal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Villarreal is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Villarreal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Villarreal wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Fisher.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher is keen to just control but Villarreal is a slippery customer.
Fisher working Villarreal over with strikes.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Fisher is controlling him well.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Villarreal!
Fisher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Villarreal hang on?
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Villarreal is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher with good strikes from the mount here!
Villarreal is rocked!
Fisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Villarreal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher drops a big elbow. That's hurt Villarreal! More shots from Fisher and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between One Wonder (ranked 1333 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Mitch Malone (ranked 172 p4p, 235 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, One Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Malone!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonder.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonder.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Wonder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malones head.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Wonder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wonder working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Wonder prevents a body shot from Malone.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Malone blocks a body shot from Wonder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wonder as the two fighters clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone cracks Wonder with a nice body shot.
Wonder struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Malone lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
One Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Wonder.
Wonder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a lazy body kick
and Wonder counters by clinching up.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Wonder lands a left hand.
Wonder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonder.
Malone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Malone can turn it around.
Wonder blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone lands with a light punch inside.
Malone blocking some punches.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Wonder blocking some punches.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Malone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wonder tries to throw a body punch but Malone avoids it by throwing Wonder back against the cage.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Malone.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wonder.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Malone presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Malone.
A short right from Malone.
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wonder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonder scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Wonder.
Malone lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder wants a takedown but no success here.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonder walks into a left hand.
It looks like One Wonder has been cut.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Wonder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malone digs a good body shot into Wonder's ribs.
Malone misses with a hook
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.
Wonder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wonder's knee momentarily.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wonder.
Wonder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wonder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wonder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonder throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Wonder works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
A short right from Malone.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
Wonder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
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!
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Wonder avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Wonder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
One Wonder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Wonder.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wonder.
Wonder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonder lands with a right to the head.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonder's elbow.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone lands an uppercut.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Wonder controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malone.
Malone working aggressively here.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonder.
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone digs a right hand underneath Wonder's ribcage. Wonder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Wonder fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder misses with some punches.
Wonder throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Wonder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonder has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone pushes Wonder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Wonder misses with the head strike.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonder misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries to work over Wonder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder working aggressively here.
Wonder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitch Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on One Wonder'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!
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wonder rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooh!!! Malone has knocked Wonder down with a huge combo! Malone steps away and waves a wobbly Wonder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wonder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malone cracks Wonder with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wonder to stand back up!
Oh Wonder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wonder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malone swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wonder's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Malone!
Mitch Malone 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Bravo (ranked 1985 p4p, 3505 weight class) and Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 248 p4p, 407 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155
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157
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ukkonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ukkonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ukkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ukkonen sprawls and moves away.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Ukkonen circles away easily
and Ukkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Bravo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ukkonen wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Bravo seems keen to control Ukkonen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
Bravo is trying to keep Ukkonen in close.
Ukkonen trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Ukkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Ukkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two 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.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Ukkonen defends easily.
Ukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ukkonen lands a couple of elbows.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bravo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bravo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ukkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Ukkonen postures up.
Ukkonen wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Ukkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ukkonen trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ukkonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bravo misses with a shot to the body
and Ukkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ukkonen.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ukkonen misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo feints and as Ukkonen raises his hands in defense, Bravo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ukkonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen dominated that round.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Ukkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Ukkonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Bravo. 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.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Ukkonen circles away easily
and Ukkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Ukkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ukkonen avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Ukkonen misses with a hook
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ukkonen!
Ukkonen controls the position for a moment.
Bravo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ukkonen on the ground.
Ukkonen is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bravo's best efforts.
Ukkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Ukkonen is trying to keep Bravo in close.
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ukkonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ukkonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ukkonen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Ukkonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukkonen trying to control the position but Bravo is working away.
Bravo gets back to half guard.
Ukkonen lands strikes from half guard.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Ukkonen is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ukkonen to get the leverage.
Ukkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is refusing to be controlled, as Ukkonen sits in half guard.
Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo.
Ukkonen is pushing down on Bravo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bravo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ukkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ukkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo trying to control but Ukkonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkonen controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ukkonen connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ukkonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkonen takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ukkonen does it's job there.
Ukkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Ukkonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is controlling Ukkonen's posture.
Ukkonen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Bravo working a defensive guard but Ukkonen passes into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Ukkonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bravo trying to control but Ukkonen postures up.
Ukkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo tries to roll over but Ukkonen keeps him under control.
Edgar Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ukkonen trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ukkonen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Kaino Ukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Bravo is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen prevents Bravo from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Ukkonen.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Ukkonen avoids the attempt from Bravo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.
Ukkonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaino Ukkonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo tries to hold on but Ukkonen postures up.
Ukkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Ukkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ukkonen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Ukkonen!
A relieved looking Kaino Ukkonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Christiano (ranked 773 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 127 p4p, 248 weight class). Law is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law with a poor takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a nice body kick.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.
Law feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Law won't allow Christiano to sweep him here.
Christiano is adopting a defensive guard.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christiano defends it easily.
Christiano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law scores with a takedown into Christiano's guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's posture.
Law postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law is fighting to break Christiano's control of his arms but Christiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Christiano has wrist control.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christiano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Christiano controlling the action here.
Christiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Christiano prevents Law from improving his position.
Law is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christiano's back!
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!
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Christiano hold on?
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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Law. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Christiano is in bad spot here.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Christiano can't escape the position.
Law throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Christiano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Law gets his way!
Christiano covering up well and avoiding damage.
Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Christiano right now.
Christiano is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Law on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Christiano is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano showing good submission defense here.
Law working for a choke but Christiano is defending well.
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Law is striking well from the back but Christiano escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christiano is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christiano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Christiano is trying to control but can't.
Law thows a huge punch but Christiano dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano is positioning himself well to prevent Law advancing to mount.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christiano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Law.
Christiano has his hands clasped together around Law's back. He's all about the action.
Further stalling from Christiano.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christiano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christiano wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throwing shots but Christiano is blocking nicely.
Law is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Christiano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano controlling Law's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law passes into half guard.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Law there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law shoots and misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Law takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Christiano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christiano!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christiano defends it nicely.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Christiano's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano throws a quick counter head kick but Law was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a hook.
Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Christiano kicks off Law and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Christiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Christiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Law staying out of range there.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christiano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christiano!
Christiano sneaks out the side door and pushes Law away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Law!
Tyson Law is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyson Law thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 589 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 75 p4p, 166 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, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buchanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn works the jab nicely.
Chulalongkorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buchanan throws a good cross that connects.
Buchanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buchanan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Buchanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chulalongkorn on his heels. He'll look to pass Chulalongkorn's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulalongkorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buchanan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buchanan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Buchanan escapes and throws Chulalongkorn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chulalongkorn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Buchanan prevents Chulalongkorn from improving his position.
Buchanan wants to pass to mount but Chulalongkorn is defending the position.
Buchanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chulalongkorn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buchanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Chulalongkorn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buchanan controlling the action here.
Chulalongkorn trying to control but Buchanan postures up.
Chulalongkorn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Powerful Frenz Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn is looking to improve his position.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chulalongkorn wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buchanan wants to clinch but Chulalongkorn slips to the side
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Buchanan has his takedown stuffed
and Chulalongkorn counters with a two punch combo.
 Buchanan is rocked!
Chulalongkorn punishes Buchanan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chulalongkorn digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries for a takedown but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Chulalongkorn connects with a crisp jab.
Chase Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Buchanan shoots and misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Buchanan darts in trying to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp right that sends Buchanan to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn retains his featherweight title!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 1065 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Rikuto Ryuunosuke (ranked 133 p4p, 138 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryuunosuke's choice of entrance music: You Wa Shock. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Blackburn misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuunosuke looks to clinch
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryuunosuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuunosuke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn lands with a cross.
Ryuunosuke gets a clinch.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn.
Ryuunosuke pulls guard.
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryuunosuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn 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 Ryuunosuke.
Ryuunosuke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blackburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blackburn wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Ryuunosuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryuunosuke is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryuunosuke down.
Blackburn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Blackburn working over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound. Ryuunosuke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Ryuunosuke taking some punishment here, with Blackburn in his half guard.
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackburn slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackburn moves into full mount! Ryuunosuke won't be happy about that!
Ryuunosuke wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuunosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackburn tries to control but Ryuunosuke wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryuunosuke can do to turn this around?
Ryuunosuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryuunosuke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackburn uses from the top position.
Blackburn trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Ryuunosuke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke has an active guard here but Blackburn has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuunosuke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryuunosuke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blackburn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape the mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blackburn wants to control the pace but Ryuunosuke is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn breaks from Ryuunosuke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blackburn cracks Ryuunosuke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blackburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ryuunosuke is in a horrible position here. Blackburn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryuunosuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke working to try and regain half guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackburn lands a big elbow.
Ryuunosuke is rocked!
It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke tries to lock up and control but Blackburn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryuunosuke looks a forlorn figure.
Ryuunosuke is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ryuunosuke's face.
A big strike lands for Blackburn! That's really hurt Ryuunosuke and he's turned his back - Blackburn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blackburn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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