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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taxo Nagazaki (ranked 23976 p4p, 24963 weight class) and Tony Machinegun (ranked 660 p4p, 653 weight class). Taxo Nagazaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Machinegun's chin.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taxo Nagazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Machinegun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machinegun moves into the clinch.
Machinegun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machinegun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun slowing the pace effectively.
Machinegun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Machinegun throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun wants to break free but Nagazaki has control.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinegun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machinegun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagazaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machinegun looks to land a body kick but Nagazaki moved away.
As Machinegun tries to get set, Nagazaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Machinegun manages to avoid the attempt.
Nagazaki forces Machinegun back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machinegun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machinegun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machinegun controls his hands.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machinegun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagazaki manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinegun looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagazaki stops Machinegun from getting back to his feet.
Nagazaki tries to stand and escape but Machinegun is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagazaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinegun, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun jumps guard but Nagazaki stands there with Machinegun around his waist. Machinegun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Machinegun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagazaki after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machinegun working hard to break the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagazaki has managed to clinch.
Machinegun pulls guard successfully.
Machinegun has a closed guard, preventing Nagazaki from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagazaki has closed the distance and engaged Machinegun in a clinch.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinegun can do to turn this around?
Nagazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machinegun wants a takedown.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun is trying to break the clinch but Nagazaki is controlling him.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki rushes Machinegun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinegun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machinegun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machinegun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
Machinegun is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machinegun will feel that in the morning.
Machinegun gets tackled into the cage by Nagazaki. Nagazaki maintains the clinch.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machinegun shoots in and drives through. Nagazaki sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machinegun has clasped his hands together around Nagazaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machinegun working the strikes but Nagazaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun off looking to stand but Machinegun dives back in and keeps control.
Nagazaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machinegun has Nagazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Nagazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machinegun backwards.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun fails to pull guard.
Machinegun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nagazaki gets to his feet. Machinegun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machinegun shoots in but Nagazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun shoots for a takedown but Nagazaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagazaki instigates a clinch.
Machinegun gets through Nagazaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Machinegun pushes Nagazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machinegun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Machinegun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.
Nagazaki gets a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for takedown but Nagazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Machinegun.
Machinegun goes for a takedown attempt but Nagazaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machinegun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagazaki pinned against the cage. Nagazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagazaki clinches up against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machinegun tries to circle away but Nagazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagazaki is defending well for now.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki stops a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
Nagazaki works on Machinegun's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Taxo Nagazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machinegun's efforts to push away.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun is trying to force a seperation but Nagazaki has the dominant position.
Nagazaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagazaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nagazaki fails to land.
Nagazaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun blocking some punches.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Machinegun.
Nagazaki avoiding damage as Machinegun throws knees to the body.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machinegun successfully pulls guard.
Machinegun is looking to stand up but Nagazaki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taxo Nagazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagazaki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taxo Nagazaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Arai (ranked 6316 p4p, 6678 weight class) and Tatu Lehto (ranked 612 p4p, 634 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeo Arai!
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, Tatu Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai tries to land a front kick but Lehto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Arai blocks with his arms.
Arai can't break the clinch.
Arai is trying to push Lehto away but Lehto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arai wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehto won't allow it.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arai tries to break free but Lehto pushes him back against the cage.
Arai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Arai is breathing heavily.
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehto has double underhooks.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but Lehto is controlling him.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arai is defending well for now.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arai's face.
 It looks like Takeo Arai has been cut.
Arai is trying to break the clinch but Lehto is controlling him.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Arai's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Arai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Arai blocks it.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Arai won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Arai's ribcage.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
 Arai is rocked!
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!
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Oh Arai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arai's face.
Lehto lands a big knee to the head and Arai goes down! Lehto pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Lehto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Doblas (ranked 24576 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Juki Allu (ranked 545 p4p, 464 weight class). Tony Doblas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Doblas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juki Allu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doblas ducks under a wild hook from Allu.
Doblas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doblas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allu.
Allu throws a hook to the side of Doblas's head but Doblas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allu misses with a two punch combination.
Doblas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Doblas blocks the leg kick.
Doblas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doblas slips a straight right by Allu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Allu misses its intended target.
Doblas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doblas tries to counter with a takedown but Allu is quick to defend against it.
Allu's corner calls for a 1-2. Allu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu throws a hook but Doblas avoids it easily.
Doblas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Doblas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allu swings for the body but Doblas moves out of range.
Doblas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Allu lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Allu finds it's target.
Allu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Doblas! Allu dives in looking to finish! Doblas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Chartreuse (ranked 6162 p4p, 4265 weight class) and Koroush Kabir (ranked 602 p4p, 514 weight class). Rodney Chartreuse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Chartreuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koroush Kabir!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chartreuse wants to clinch up but Kabir keeps it at a distance.
Chartreuse misses with a straight left.
Kabir dodges the punch combination from Chartreuse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kabir.
It looks like Rodney Chartreuse has been cut.
Chartreuse looks to score with a jab to the body but Kabir is just out of range.
Chartreuse misses with a body shot.
Chartreuse misses with a hook.
Kabir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chartreuse misses the body punch
and Kabir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kabir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chartreuse but Chartreuse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chartreuse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kabir is trying to defend but Chartreuse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kabir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chartreuse.
Kabir actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chartreuse pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabir has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chartreuse. Oh but Kabir has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chartreuse goes limp - he's gone! Kabir jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koroush Kabir!
Koroush Kabir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darragh Fiachna (ranked 3805 p4p, 5104 weight class) and Ali Dixon (ranked 463 p4p, 549 weight class). Ali Dixon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a combination
and Fiachna counters with a takedown into side control.
Fiachna has an Americana. Dixon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fiachna is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fiachna hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowyer Atria (ranked 23129 p4p, 3190 weight class) and Kason Rose (ranked 567 p4p, 332 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowyer Atria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kason Rose!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atria tries to clinch
and Rose counters with a two punch combo.
Atria tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Atria tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atria tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose tries to counter by closing the distance.
Atria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
Atria tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
As Atria backs off Rose throws a huge counter combo but Atria manages to avoid it all.
Atria throws a lazy body kick
and Rose counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atria throws a lazy head kick
so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atria is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
Atria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Rose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atria wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Rose 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.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Rose. Those never looked like landing.
Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Atria's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Atria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Atria being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose distracts Atria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atria is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atria wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose takes one to the chin there.
Bowyer Atria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atria looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atria kicks off Rose and gets to his feet.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Atria.
Atria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Atria.
Atria throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kason Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atria doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Atria tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose looks to land a combination but Atria avoids it well.
Atria doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rose feints a jab promting Atria to slip. Rose then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Atria slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rose blocks a head kick by Atria.
Atria darts in trying to clinch
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here as Rose stalls from top position.
Atria takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose taking a breather here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rose.
Kason Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atria knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rose scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Atria to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Atria!
Atria is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Rose.
Rose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Atria is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rose landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atria has left one of his arms exposed and Rose doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Atria screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kason Rose!
Kason Rose made sure to mention his sponsor, Fist MMA Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavaris Fulton (ranked 3387 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Matteo Sanchez (ranked 352 p4p, 330 weight class). Fulton comes to the cage accompanied by In My Projects. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tavaris Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Fulton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Fulton cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Matteo Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fulton at a distance.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Fulton misses the target.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fulton to score with a decent uppercut.
Fulton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez works Fulton's body with a nice hook.
Fulton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fulton.
Fulton looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fulton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fulton lands in his opponent's guard.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulton landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Fulton slips an elbow through the middle.
Fulton works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Fulton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Fulton tries to pass.
Fulton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fulton lands a couple of digs.
Fulton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fulton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Fulton 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.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton gets to his feet and stands over Sanchez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanchez felt that one! Fulton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanchez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavaris Fulton!
Tavaris Fulton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunthark Firebrand (ranked 3048 p4p, 3397 weight class) and Gorgi Boran (ranked 392 p4p, 431 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunthark Firebrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorgi Boran !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firebrand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boran at a distance.
Firebrand throws the left hand but Boran avoids the punch easily.
Boran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firebrand.
Boran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firebrand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firebrand misses with a body punch
and Boran counters with a one-two to the body.
Firebrand has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Boran .
It seemed like Boran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Firebrand looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely.
Boran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firebrand misses with a hook. Boran ducked under it nicely.
Boran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firebrand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firebrand misses with a lunging right hand
and Boran counters with an inside leg kick.
Firebrand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firebrand throws a hook to the side of Boran 's head but Boran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firebrand stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Firebrand misses.
Boran unleashes a big counter combination but Firebrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firebrand throws a lazy right hand but Boran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Firebrand misses with an uppercut.
Boran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran slips a straight right by Firebrand.
Boran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Gunthark Firebrand has been cut.
Firebrand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boran counters with a single leg into guard. Firebrand didn't expect that.
Firebrand being controlled here, momentarily.
Boran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boran 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Firebrand keeping moving, preventing Boran from controlling successfully.
Firebrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boran is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firebrand is working an open guard so Boran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boran staying out of range there.
Boran misses with a wild combination.
Firebrand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Firebrand misses the jab.
Firebrand throws the left hand but Boran avoids the punch easily.
Boran unleashes a big counter combination but Firebrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boran walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firebrand misses with a looping right.
Jab from Firebrand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firebrand lands with a shot to the body.
Firebrand blocks a head kick by Boran .
Firebrand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firebrand needs to keep his hands up - Boran had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Firebrand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boran unleashes a big counter combination but Firebrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firebrand takes a swing at Boran 's ribcage but misses.
Gunthark Firebrand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firebrand leaves Boran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Firebrand lands a nice shot to the body.
Boran ducks under a wild hook from Firebrand.
Firebrand moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoran .
A telegraphed right hand from Firebrand misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Boran .
Despite the aggression on Boran 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Firebrand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boran .
Firebrand misses with a wild body shot.
Firebrand misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran delivers a nice body kick.
Boran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Boran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firebrand avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunthark Firebrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgi Boran .
A head kick misses from Boran .
Firebrand dodges the punch combination from Boran .
Firebrand lands a head shot.
Boran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Firebrand defends well and Boran ends up having to push Firebrand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Firebrand looks to land a right hand but Boran moved out of range.
Boran has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Firebrand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunthark Firebrand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunthark Firebrand'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.
Nice jab there from Firebrand.
Boran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunthark Firebrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firebrand throws a big shot that misses.
Boran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Firebrand defends it nicely.
Firebrand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Firebrand misses.
Firebrand misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Boran 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Firebrand misses.
A big left from Firebrand misses.
Firebrand misses with an uppercut.
Firebrand throws a hook to the side of Boran 's head but Boran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firebrand digs a good hook to Boran 's body.
Firebrand throws a big shot that misses.
Boran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firebrand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boran was well out of range. Poor timing from Firebrand.
Firebrand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boran 's hands.
Boran blocks a jab.
Boran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Firebrand misses with an uppercut.
Firebrand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boran doesn't seem bothered though.
Firebrand looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely.
Firebrand throws a big shot that misses.
Boran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firebrand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran unleashes a big counter combination but Firebrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firebrand misses with a wild body shot.
Firebrand lands with a cross.
Firebrand looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boran slips a jab from Firebrand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firebrand misses the jab.
Boran closes the distance and clinches up with Firebrand, looking for a takedown. Boran pushes Firebrand against the cage but Firebrand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunthark Firebrand is winning the standup battle so far.
Boran misses with a wild combination.
Boran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firebrand avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunthark Firebrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgi Boran .
Boran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firebrand.
Boran throws a counter combo.
Firebrand misses with a hook.
Firebrand throws a body shot but no joy.
Firebrand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firebrand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firebrand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boran avoids the body shot from Firebrand.
Firebrand misses with an uppercut. Boran saw that one coming.
Boran throws a series of strikes that have Firebrand backpedaling.
Boran misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Firebrand.
Firebrand throws a lazy right hand but Boran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Boran tries to counter it with a takedown but Firebrand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Firebrand misses with a hook.
Firebrand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Firebrand throws a lazy right hand but Boran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boran rushes Firebrand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Firebrand lands with a short shot to the head.
Boran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Firebrand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firebrand scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boran tries to pull guard but Firebrand holds him up against the cage and eventually Boran drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Firebrand on the inside.
Boran blocks an uppercut.
Firebrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Boran .
A short uppercut from Firebrand.
Nice body punch from Firebrand.
Good body shot from Firebrand.
Boran is breathing heavily.
Firebrand lands with a left to the head.
Firebrand scores with a shoulder strike.
Boran is trying to pull guard but Firebrand has him pressed against the cage.
Firebrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Firebrand 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.
Gunthark Firebrand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunthark Firebrand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Firebrand throws out a loose jab but Boran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firebrand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boran can do to turn this around?
Firebrand throws a lazy right hand but Boran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Firebrand misses with a hook. Boran ducked under it nicely.
Firebrand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boran doesn't seem bothered though.
Firebrand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boran shoots in for a double leg but Firebrand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A cross from Firebrand lands.
Firebrand throws out a loose jab but Boran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boran unleashes a big counter combination but Firebrand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firebrand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran staying out of range there.
Boran pushes Firebrand up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firebrand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firebrand cracks Boran with a nice body shot.
Boran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boran blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firebrand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Firebrand.
Firebrand digs a right hand into Boran 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boran 's gas tank.
Firebrand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Firebrand.
Boran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firebrand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boran or not.
Firebrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Boran .
Gunthark Firebrand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firebrand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Firebrand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firebrand lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firebrand.
Firebrand throws a head punch that misses.
Firebrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firebrand.
Firebrand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boran .
Firebrand digs a right hand underneath Boran 's ribcage. Boran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boran blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firebrand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Firebrand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boran backwards.
Firebrand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firebrand lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Firebrand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firebrand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firebrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firebrand lands a left hand.
Firebrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boran blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firebrand swings wildly with an uppercut but Boran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firebrand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boran blocks a body shot from Firebrand.
Firebrand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boran tries to pull guard but Firebrand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunthark Firebrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgi Boran .
Firebrand working aggressively here.
Gunthark Firebrand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boran is working for takedown but Firebrand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boran tries to pull guard but Firebrand holds him up against the cage and eventually Boran drops back down to his feet.
Firebrand prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Firebrand - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunthark Firebrand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firebrand, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunthark Firebrand!
A victorious Gunthark Firebrand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Gorgi Boran was interviewed post fight and said 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 1919 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Jimmy Lee (ranked 262 p4p, 315 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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 Sydney, Joe Biden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has Biden up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee keeps control of Biden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biden's face.
Biden looking to stall.
Biden is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Biden up against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Biden up against the cage.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biden is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee pushes Biden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Biden won't want to take too many of those.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Lee working Biden over with knees to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Biden won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee working Biden over with knees to the body.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Biden's ribcage.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Biden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee scores with a knee to the head.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Biden won't want to take too many of those.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee pushes Biden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee stalls.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Biden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands a jab to Biden's midsection.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Biden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Biden.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Lee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biden takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands a left hand.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Biden being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Lee.
Biden tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee leaves Biden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee digs a good body shot into Biden's ribs.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee cracks Biden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Biden's head back.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biden is rocked!
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Biden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Lee.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Biden's defenses. It connects perfectly with Biden's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee is the new welterweight champion!
Jimmy Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Antonije (ranked 2748 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Floki Magnusson (ranked 301 p4p, 223 weight class). The key to victory for Marko Antonije has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floki Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson doesn't manage to clinch there - Antonije circles away.
Magnusson has closed the distance and engaged Antonije in a clinch.
Magnusson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Antonije is keeping busy.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Antonije.
A shot in the inside from Antonije.
Antonije lands a body punch.
Magnusson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Magnusson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Antonije trying to hold on to Magnusson's head to control him but Magnusson postures up.
Magnusson is pressing down on Antonije's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antonije is holding on for now.
Antonije is doing well to control the position and prevent Magnusson from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson trying to control the action but Antonije is working from the bottom.
Antonije won't allow Magnusson to pass to mount.
Magnusson is looking to take a break and control but Antonije is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnusson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Antonije to stand up.
Magnusson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antonije swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonije throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antonije lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnusson clinches up against the cage.
Magnusson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Antonije lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonije is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Antonije tries to throw a body punch but Magnusson avoids it by throwing Antonije back against the cage.
Antonije managing to block the knees to the body from Magnusson.
Antonije has had enough of the clinch but Magnusson keeps him there for the moment.
Antonije is trying to force a seperation but Magnusson has the dominant position.
Antonije working aggressively here.
Antonije pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnusson tries to clinch up.
Antonije swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnusson.
A quick step to the side and Antonije tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonije misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Antonije moves away
and Antonije counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antonije, as that shot connected.
Antonije throws a body punch but Magnusson moves out of range.
Magnusson tries to counter with a clinch but Antonije shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnusson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnusson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnusson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Antonije misses.
Antonije takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Magnusson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Antonije misses.
Antonije misses with a hook. Magnusson ducked under it nicely.
Magnusson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Marko Antonije has been cut.
Magnusson tries to clinch up
and Antonije counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonije comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magnusson wants to clinch but Antonije slips to the side
and Antonije counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonije fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnusson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonije throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnusson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnusson's coach down at Kaufman Burning Ram Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magnusson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magnusson is looking to clinch but Antonije is avoiding it.
Magnusson tries to clinch but Antonije moves away
and Antonije counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magnusson thinking.
Antonije scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magnusson darts in and clinches Antonije up against the cage.
Antonije gets through Magnusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Antonije's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Antonije pushes Magnusson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Antonije working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnusson wants a takedown.
Antonije lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antonije lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnusson backwards.
Antonije misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antonije prevents the takedown attempt.
Marko Antonije has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floki Magnusson.
Magnusson looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Antonije.
Antonije scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Magnusson is rocked!
Magnusson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Antonije.
A left hand lands to the body for Antonije.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Antonije dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Antonije'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.
Magnusson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Antonije gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Magnusson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Antonije!
A relieved looking Marko Antonije thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Floki Magnusson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HATE DUCKS!!!!!'.
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