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CW MMA: Apocalypse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rabbit (ranked 24361 p4p, 24260 weight class) and Viktor Bely (ranked 679 p4p, 697 weight class). Roger Rabbit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Bely!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bely throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Roger Rabbit has been cut.
Bely rushes Rabbit and presses him up against the cage.
Bely wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rabbit tries for a takedown but Bely manages to get underhooks.
Rabbit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bely lands an uppercut.
Bely has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rabbit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rabbit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bely.
Bely tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rabbit's elbow.
Rabbit manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bely throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rabbit counter with a right hand.
Bely moves into range and clinches up with Rabbit.
Bely is trying to break free.
Rabbit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bely uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bely manages to get himself to full guard.
Rabbit controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit preventing the sweep.
Rabbit forces his way into half guard.
Rabbit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Bely blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rabbit.
Bely wants to get back to his feet.
Rabbit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bely pushes Rabbit off looking to stand but Rabbit dives back in and keeps control.
Rabbit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rabbit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bely has a hand on Rabbit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rabbit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bely's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rabbit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rabbit landing strikes from the mount and Bely is in trouble!
Rabbit prevents Bely from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bely is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rabbit has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bely trying to control the hands but Rabbit breaks the grip.
Bely is trying to stand back up.
Rabbit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bely is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabbit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Rabbit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bely fails with the takedown
and Rabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bely displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bely misses with a few strikes there.
Bely misses with a few strikes there.
Bely shoots and misses
and Rabbit counters with a straight right hand.
Rabbit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabbit lands in his opponent's guard.
Bely is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rabbit dives into side control.
Bely is breathing heavily.
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!
Rabbit lands a few punches from side control.
Bely tries to buck Rabbit off but Rabbit is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bely has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabbit taking a breather here.
Bely is looking to reverse the position.
Rabbit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rabbit is looking to take a break and control but Bely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Rabbit advances to full mount.
Bely is trying desperately to improve position.
Rabbit raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit has control of Bely's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bely regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bely has given up his back here.
Rabbit working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bely wants to get back to his feet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rabbit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bely is trying to get back to his feet but Rabbit has full control of the position and if anything, Bely has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Bely manages to escape to his feet.
Rabbit tries to land a front kick but Bely steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabbit circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabbit shoots in and drives through. Bely sprawls well.
Rabbit avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabbit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Rabbit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rabbit pushes Bely up against the cage in a clinch.
Rabbit has Bely pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bely manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bely looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rabbit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabbit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bely tries to avoid it but Rabbit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bely to the ground. Bely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bely tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabbit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bely throws a series of strikes that have Rabbit backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbit tries for a takedown but Bely circles away easily
and Rabbit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabbit tries to keep at a distance but Bely has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rabbit tries a body shot but Bely blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bely is trying to push Rabbit away but Rabbit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bely is trying to break the clinch but Rabbit is controlling him.
Rabbit leaning against his opponent.
Bely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bely wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bely is trying to break the clinch but Rabbit has him pressed against the cage.
Bely wants to break free but Rabbit has control.
Bely working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bely breaks the clinch.
Bely slaps away a takedown attempt from Rabbit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bely dives in and scores a takedown into Rabbit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bely scoring with some ground and pound.
Bely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabbit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bely manages to get himself to full guard.
Bely wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rabbit manages to pass to side control.
Bely controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit trying to control from half guard but Bely is working away.
Bely pushes Rabbit off looking to stand but Rabbit dives back in and keeps control.
Rabbit prevents Bely from improving his position.
Rabbit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bely is defending against the submission attempts here by Rabbit.
Rabbit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bely sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bely's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Bely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rabbit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roger Rabbit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darragh Fiachna (ranked 5940 p4p, 6183 weight class) and Christopher Nolan (ranked 618 p4p, 634 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darragh Fiachna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan gets caught napping as Fiachna dives in and scores a takedown. Nolan manages to retain guard.
Nolan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nolan misses with a head kick.
Nolan scores with a spinning back kick!
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nolan tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nolan to the ground. Nolan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nolan fakes the leg kick and cracks Fiachna in the body.
Fiachna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Nolan does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiachna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nolan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nolan connects with a high kick.
Nolan thows a body kick. Fiachna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fiachna drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiachna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fiachna stops Nolan from standing up.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet but Fiachna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fiachna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nolan wants to stand but Fiachna is controlling the position.
Nolan keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiachna shoots in and drives through. Nolan sprawls well.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Fiachna moves out of range easily.
Fiachna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nolan pinned against the cage. Nolan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nolan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiachna or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
Fiachna 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.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiachna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiachna controlling from the top position.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Fiachna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiachna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nolan keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Nolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Fiachna won't allow Nolan to sweep him here.
Nolan is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Nolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nolan sprawls well. Nolan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiachna gets slowly back to his feet.
Nolan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses.
Fiachna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christopher Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Nolan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nolan continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiachna tries to pull guard but Nolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fiachna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fiachna shoots in and bounces Nolan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fiachna drops back looking for a leg! Nolan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nolan manages to kick Fiachna off! Fiachna jumps back into Nolan's guard.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Nolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nolan keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Nolan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiachna.
Nolan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nolan misses with a head kick.
Darragh Fiachna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiachna drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nolan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nolan throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Nolan.
Nolan connects with an inside leg kick.
Fiachna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Darragh Fiachna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Nolan is really stuck here.
Nolan is trying to get back to his feet but Fiachna has full control of the position and if anything, Nolan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nolan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nolan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nolan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiachna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nolan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nolan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiachna is hanging on to Nolan's back as he tries to escape.
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Nolan is trying to get back to his feet but Fiachna has full control of the position and if anything, Nolan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nolan showing good submission defense here.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Fiachna working for a choke but Nolan is defending well.
Fiachna is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Nolan with him. Nolan is trying to defend but Fiachna has an arm under the chin now! Nolan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Antonije (ranked 3259 p4p, 23679 weight class) and Dustin Kiltscko (ranked 365 p4p, 615 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Antonije!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Kiltscko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiltscko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonije fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiltscko manages to avoid it.
Kiltscko misses with a body kick.
Antonije was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonije smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Dustin Kiltscko has been cut.
A big right from Antonije misses.
Antonije lands a jab.
Antonije scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiltscko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonije.
Kiltscko wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiltscko misses with a double jab
enabling Antonije to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonije thuds his right hand into Kiltscko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonije misses with a body punch
and Kiltscko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antonije cracks Kiltscko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Antonije has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiltscko to stand back up!
 Kiltscko is rocked!
That has opened up Dustin Kiltscko's cut even more.
Antonije swings widly with a right hand
and Kiltscko counters with a straight right hand.
Kiltscko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antonije misses with a body shot.
Kiltscko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiltscko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiltscko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Antonije lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kiltscko. Antonije pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Antonije!
Our winner, Marko Antonije, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 3495 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Takeshi Takeda (ranked 449 p4p, 447 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda tries for a takedown but Rocksaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocksaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocksaw throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Rocksaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Takeshi Takeda has been cut.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Rocksaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Good exchange - Rocksaw coming out on top.
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocksaw's guard.
Takeda throws a strike but Rocksaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Takeda is controlling Rocksaw's posture.
Takeda is looking to sweep but instead, Rocksaw has passed into half guard.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Rocksaw has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is looking to control Rocksaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeda avoid being mounted?
Takeda wants to get back to full guard but Rocksaw has passed into side control.
Rocksaw in the domination position with Takeda hanging on.
Takeda is trying to control Rocksaw's posture but Rocksaw avoids it.
Rocksaw remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeda can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rocksaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Takeda wants to control but Rocksaw postures up.
Rocksaw is staying tight to Takeda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takeda can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeda is looking for a sweep.
Rocksaw trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is trying to control Rocksaw's posture but Rocksaw avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocksaw throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rocksaw is looking to regain half guard here but Takeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeda is staying tight to Rocksaw's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocksaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocksaw is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The strikes coming from Takeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rocksaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rocksaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeda.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeda throws a strike but Rocksaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Rocksaw blocks nicely.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocksaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramone Rocksaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Takeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Rocksaw. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocksaw misses the target.
Takeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Rocksaw.
Takeda throws out a counter right but Rocksaw avoids it with no problem.
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut.
Takeda shoots in but Rocksaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocksaw missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt - Rocksaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramone Rocksaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Takeda.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Rocksaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocksaw takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda shoots in for a double leg but Rocksaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Rocksaw.
Takeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takeda misses with a takedown
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocksaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocksaw stuffs the takedown.
Rocksaw lands with a straight right. Takeda didn't see that one coming.
Rocksaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocksaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocksaw 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.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocksaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Rocksaw throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Rocksaw gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Rocksaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Rocksaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Rocksaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takeda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Takeda controls the position from side control.
Rocksaw dodges the ground and pound from Takeda.
Takeda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rocksaw is avoiding damage well.
Rocksaw managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takeda.
Takeda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda controls the position from side control.
Takeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Takeda is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocksaw is defending well.
Rocksaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocksaw is letting Takeda control him for a moment.
Takeda throws an elbow but Rocksaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocksaw being controlled for a moment.
Takeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
The strikes coming from Takeda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Takeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takeshi Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksaw is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rocksaw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Takeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rocksaw struggling a bit here.
Takeda scoring with punches and elbows.
Takeda trying to control the action but Rocksaw is working from the bottom.
Takeda controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramone Rocksaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Takeda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Rocksaw as Takeda shoots in.
Rocksaw misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeda! But no joy.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Rocksaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Rocksaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramone Rocksaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Takeda.
Takeda slips a jab and a cross from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda moves out of range as Rocksaw strikes.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takeda.
Rocksaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramone Rocksaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Rocksaw is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rocksaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Takeshi Takeda's cut even more.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Rocksaw misses.
Takeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocksaw tries to avoid it but Takeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocksaw to the ground. Rocksaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocksaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takeda somewhat.
Rocksaw lands a jab.
Rocksaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramone Rocksaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocksaw swivels and escapes.
Takeda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocksaw leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocksaw looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Ramone Rocksaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw lands with a right hand.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocksaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Rocksaw keeps moving.
Rocksaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takeda holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda trying to strike off his back.
Takeshi Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeda working a defensive guard here.
Takeda is controlling Rocksaw's posture.
Takeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksaw defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takeda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Rocksaw defends easily.
Takeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocksaw uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramone Rocksaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocksaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramone Rocksaw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Calderwood (ranked 3544 p4p, 3233 weight class) and Jimmy Lee (ranked 450 p4p, 415 weight class). Jimmy Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderwood lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calderwood.
Calderwood misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Calderwood throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Calderwood with the inside leg kick.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calderwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calderwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Carlos Calderwood has been cut.
Lee cracks Calderwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee throws a push kick but Calderwood slaps the foot to one side.
Lee digs a good body shot into Calderwood's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Calderwood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Calderwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calderwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calderwood moves away.
Calderwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Calderwood is rocked!
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Calderwood is breathing heavily.
Lee feints and then cracks Calderwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calderwood down.
Calderwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lee! Calderwood is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Slaughter (ranked 3070 p4p, 3276 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 351 p4p, 368 weight class). Slaughter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SICCNESS. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doctor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba looks to land a left hand but Slaughter moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Slaughter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumba throws a big shot that misses.
Slaughter misses with a right hand
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Slaughter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Slaughter misses with a double jab
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaughter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Slaughter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slaughter misses with a double jab
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaughter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Slaughter's head but Slaughter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slaughter misses with a hook
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mumba misses.
A little feinted left hand from Slaughter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slaughter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaughter misses with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumba tests Slaughter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaughter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaughter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doctor Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter misses with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaughter misses with a hook
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaughter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumba looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaughter is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaughter misses with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaughter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Slaughter counter with a right hand.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut
and Mumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Slaughter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaughter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mumba counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwawi Mumba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slaughter misses with a shot to the body
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Mumba missing with a left hand there. Slaughter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaughter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaughter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaughter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mumba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slaughter throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
and Mumba counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter misses with a combination
and Mumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaughter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
Mumba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut
and Mumba counters with a left hand that sends Slaughter to the canvas!
Slaughter is rocked!
Mumba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumba prevents Slaughter from standing back up.
Mumba tries to pass to full mount but Slaughter defends it.
Slaughter is not content to let Mumba control the position.
Mumba passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slaughter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Slaughter has his hands clasped together but Mumba breaks the hold and Slaughter is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Mumba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kwawi Mumba!
A victorious Kwawi Mumba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dulo (ranked 3261 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Koroush Kabir (ranked 427 p4p, 482 weight class). Aleksandar Dulo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Koroush Kabir's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Dulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koroush Kabir!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kabir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dulo is just riding it out for now. Kabir eventually gives up the hold.
Dulo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kabir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kabir is trying to work for a kimura but Dulo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kabir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kabir's back!
Dulo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kabir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dulo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dulo scores with strikes from the back.
Dulo has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kabir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dulo. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dulo lands strikes to the head.
Dulo has the hooks in. Kabir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dulo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dulo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kabir could be in trouble here!
Kabir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dulo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dulo scores with strikes from the back.
Dulo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabir tries to roll but Dulo sticks to his back.
Dulo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kabir.
Dulo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dulo is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kabir. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulo lands a shot to the head.
Kabir is taking damage to the body and head.
Dulo is riding his opponent, not letting Kabir buck him off.
Dulo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kabir could be in trouble here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kabir is trying to break free.
Dulo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dulo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dulo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dulo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kabir gets a takedown into half guard.
Dulo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kabir manages to get himself to full guard.
Dulo distracts Kabir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dulo postures up and lands a big shot to Kabir's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kabir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kabir working for a triangle but Dulo defends it easily.
Dulo landing with the ground and pound.
Dulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kabir's head.
Dulo is pushing down on Kabir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kabir is fighting to maintain full guard but Dulo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dulo content to control rather than advance.
Dulo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kabir tries to get to full guard but Dulo has control of the leg.
Kabir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Dulo connects with a nice short shot to Kabir's temple.
Nice strikes from Dulo there.
Kabir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Dulo.
Dulo winds up and cracks Kabir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dulo working Kabir over with strikes.
Kabir is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dulo lands a nice short elbow.
Kabir is still in real trouble! Can Dulo finish him?
Kabir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Dulo connects with a nice short shot to Kabir's temple.
Dulo lands a big elbow - Kabir is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dulo!
Aleksandar Dulo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Pardi (ranked 2367 p4p, 5970 weight class) and Toyo Hamada (ranked 261 p4p, 469 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pardi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party Boy Theme. Toyo Hamada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Pardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toyo Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamada with a nice calf kick.
Hamada lands with a nice combination. Pardi backs away looking to recover.
Pardi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pardi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pardi lands a head shot.
Pardi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristof Pardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pardi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hamada was covering up waiting for the punch and Pardi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hamada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pardi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Pardi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pardi stops Hamada from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hamada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pardi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pardi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamada is still in real trouble! Can Pardi finish him?
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamada wants to control but Pardi passes easily into half guard.
Hamada tries to kick Pardi off but Pardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pardi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pardi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hamada! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pardi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Pardi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 3573 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Spartacus Gladiator (ranked 472 p4p, 353 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spartacus Gladiator!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries to clinch up but Gladiator circles away and keeps his distance.
Gladiator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tucker tries to clinch but Gladiator is having none of it.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Gladiator circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Gladiator.
Gladiator misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Gladiator.
Tucker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gladiator tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Gladiator manages to avoid it.
Tucker moves out of range as Gladiator strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladiator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker throws a body punch but Gladiator moves out of range.
Tucker scores with the left hand. Gladiator knows he should have avoided that one.
Tucker lands a jab.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gladiator, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gladiator backwards.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Gladiator.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gladiator is rocked!
Tucker being controlled against the cage.
Gladiator is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gladiator to his knees! Tucker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Salter (ranked 1849 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Pedro Fuentes (ranked 216 p4p, 306 weight class). Salter comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Or Alive. Sam Salter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Salter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes stalling.
Salter has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Salter is trying to break free.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuentes misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Salter controls his hands.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuentes misses with some punches.
Fuentes lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuentes lands with a light punch inside.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Salter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
Salter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes pushes Salter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuentes lands with a left to the head.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fuentes.
Fuentes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Fuentes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes is struggling to control the position.
Fuentes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salter up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fuentes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
Fuentes keeps control of Salter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
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 short right from Fuentes on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fuentes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
Salter is trying to break free.
Salter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuentes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuentes tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
Fuentes tries to clinch up.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Salter moves out of range.
Fuentes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salter is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuentes wants to clinch but Salter slips to the side
and Salter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes drives through and clinches with Salter against the cage.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salter is trying to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling him.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head.
Salter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Salter.
Salter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuentes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salter can't break the clinch.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Salter's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salter blocking some punches.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes is pushing Salter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salter takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes.
A short left from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuentes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuentes pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
Fuentes scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fuentes fails to land.
Salter tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Fuentes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fuentes has closed the distance and engaged Salter in a clinch.
Fuentes lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
Salter prevents a body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes just leaning against Salter, taking a breather.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuentes lands with a right to the head.
Salter blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes tries a body shot but Salter blocks it.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Salter.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes controlling the action here for a moment.
Fuentes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salters head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fuentes lands a hook that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Salter blocks an uppercut.
Salter blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salter.
Fuentes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuentes slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuentes.
Fuentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salter blocks a body shot from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salter backwards.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter tries to break the clinch but Fuentes is controlling the position.
Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Fuentes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Fuentes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuentes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Sam Salter spoke after the fight, saying 'That sucks. Time to go back to the drawing board and figure some things out. I was inefficient in there and got a lot of training to do. '.
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