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Madness Insanity Vol 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syazwan Zulkilfly (ranked 6379 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Josefino Arruda (ranked 549 p4p, 500 weight class). Josefino Arruda 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Syazwan Zulkilfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josefino Arruda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulkilfly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arruda defends it nicely.
Arruda clinches up against the cage.
Arruda leaning against his opponent.
Arruda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zulkilfly blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulkilfly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arruda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arruda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulkilfly moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulkilfly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arruda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulkilfly somewhat.
Arruda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arruda darts in and clinches Zulkilfly up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulkilfly tries to break free but Arruda pushes him back against the cage.
Arruda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arruda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zulkilfly's brow.
Arruda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulkilfly.
Arruda looks winded!
Arruda breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zulkilfly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syazwan Zulkilfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulkilfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arruda thumps Zulkilfly with a low kick.
Josefino Arruda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulkilfly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zulkilfly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arruda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulkilfly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arruda rushes Zulkilfly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zulkilfly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zulkilfly is looking to break free of the clinch but Arruda has double underhooks.
Zulkilfly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arruda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arruda trying to stall but Zulkilfly improves his position.
Arruda misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arruda has Zulkilfly pressed against the cage, preventing Zulkilfly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arruda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arruda stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulkilfly is trying to force a seperation but Arruda has the dominant position.
Zulkilfly wants to stall.
Zulkilfly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arruda pushes off an throws an elbow but Zulkilfly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zulkilfly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zulkilfly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Zulkilfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arruda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arruda is trying to stall.
Zulkilfly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arruda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arruda tries to stall but Zulkilfly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arruda is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Zulkilfly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arruda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zulkilfly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arruda can turn it around.
Zulkilfly keeps control of Arruda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zulkilfly stalls.
Zulkilfly is trying to break the clinch but Arruda is controlling him.
Zulkilfly wants to break free but Arruda has control.
Arruda throws an elbow but it misses.
Zulkilfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arruda has him pressed against the cage.
Arruda pushes off an throws an elbow but Zulkilfly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zulkilfly avoids the elbow strike from Arruda, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulkilfly dodges an elbow strike from Arruda.
Arruda keeps control of Zulkilfly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zulkilfly as Arruda tries to tie him up.
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josefino Arruda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arruda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulkilfly swinging wildly here.
Zulkilfly pushes Arruda up against the cage in a clinch.
Arruda stalling.
Zulkilfly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arruda up against the cage.
Arruda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulkilfly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arruda is breathing heavily.
Zulkilfly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zulkilfly is trying to break the clinch but Arruda is controlling him.
Arruda manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulkilfly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arruda stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Arruda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zulkilfly clinches up with Arruda and pushes him back against the cage.
Zulkilfly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulkilfly tries to break free but Arruda pushes him back against the cage.
Zulkilfly trying to stall but Arruda improves his position.
Arruda stalling.
Zulkilfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arruda tries a knee to the head but Zulkilfly blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arruda throws an elbow but misses.
Zulkilfly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arruda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arruda keeps control of Zulkilfly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arruda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zulkilfly rushes Arruda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulkilfly is trying to force a seperation but Arruda has the dominant position.
Arruda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zulkilfly has had enough of the clinch but Arruda keeps him there for the moment.
Zulkilfly has had enough of the clinch but Arruda keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulkilfly.
Zulkilfly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zulkilfly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arruda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zulkilfly's efforts to push away.
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arruda looking to slow down the pace here.
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zulkilfly wants to break free but Arruda has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulkilfly is trying to break free.
Arruda can't find room to land a body shot as Zulkilfly controls the action.
Zulkilfly blocks the elbow strike.
Zulkilfly has had enough of the clinch but Arruda keeps him there for the moment.
Zulkilfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arruda has him pressed against the cage.
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arruda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arruda stuffs the takedown attempt from Zulkilfly. Zulkilfly gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zulkilfly!
Syazwan Zulkilfly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulkilfly closes the distance and clinches.
Zulkilfly blocks an elbow strike from Arruda.
Arruda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zulkilfly's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arruda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zulkilfly's brow.
Arruda is trying to stall.
Arruda looking to stall.
Arruda throws an elbow that misses.
Zulkilfly tries to circle away but Arruda has him pinned against the cage.
Zulkilfly can't break the clinch.
Arruda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zulkilfly tries to break free but Arruda pushes him back against the cage.
Zulkilfly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulkilfly misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Syazwan Zulkilfly dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zulkilfly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arruda back to the cage. Zulkilfly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Zulkilfly scores with a four punch combination!
Zulkilfly clinches with his opponent.
Arruda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zulkilfly's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Arruda.
Arruda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zulkilfly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arruda misses the shot to the body.
Zulkilfly clinches.
Arruda tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulkilfly avoids the damage to the body.
Arruda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulkilfly trying to control the position but instead, Arruda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zulkilfly into the cage.
Arruda pushes off an throws an elbow but Zulkilfly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulkilfly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Zulkilfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arruda can't break the clinch.
Zulkilfly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zulkilfly can't break the clinch.
Arruda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arruda has Zulkilfly pressed against the cage, preventing Zulkilfly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zulkilfly wants to get back to striking at distance but Arruda won't allow it.
Arruda looking to slow down the pace here.
Zulkilfly working hard to break the clinch.
Zulkilfly can't find room to land a body shot as Arruda controls the action.
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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulkilfly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arruda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zulkilfly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arruda has him pressed against the cage.
Josefino Arruda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zulkilfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arruda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zulkilfly blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulkilfly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulkilfly is pressed up against the cage. Arruda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zulkilfly down to the mat. Zulkilfly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zulkilfly dives in for a single leg takedown but Arruda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zulkilfly stalling the fight.
Arruda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zulkilfly's efforts to push away.
Zulkilfly tries to break the clinch but Arruda is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Zulkilfly.
Arruda misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arruda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulkilfly can't break the clinch.
Zulkilfly is working Arruda over against the cage.
Zulkilfly is looking to control Arruda's arms but Arruda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulkilfly has his back to the cage.
Zulkilfly leaning against his opponent.
Zulkilfly tries to break the clinch but Arruda is controlling the position.
Zulkilfly tries to break free but Arruda pushes him back against the cage.
Arruda has Zulkilfly pressed against the cage, preventing Zulkilfly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zulkilfly is trying to push Arruda away but Arruda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arruda missing with knees to the body.
Zulkilfly has Arruda pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zulkilfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zulkilfly wants to get back to striking at distance but Arruda won't allow it.
Arruda trying to land knees to the body.
Zulkilfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulkilfly is looking to break free of the clinch but Arruda has double underhooks.
Arruda is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulkilfly has double underhooks.
Zulkilfly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulkilfly is trying to break the clinch but Arruda has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arruda fails to land.
Zulkilfly is trying to break the clinch but Arruda is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulkilfly tries to circle away but Arruda has him pinned against the cage.
Zulkilfly blocks the elbow strike.
Arruda prevents Zulkilfly from breaking the clinch.
Arruda throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syazwan Zulkilfly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zulkilfly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syazwan Zulkilfly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Butter (ranked 6688 p4p, 4991 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 677 p4p, 571 weight class). Ezekiel Broomsdale acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Butter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butter clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Broomsdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broomsdale lands with a left to the head.
Broomsdale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jim Butter has been cut.
Butter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Broomsdale looking for a guillotine here but Butter defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butter prevents Broomsdale from getting back to his feet.
Butter trying to control but Broomsdale is working from the bottom.
Butter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butter wants to control from the top but Broomsdale keeps moving.
Butter cracks Broomsdale with a solid left hand.
Broomsdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broomsdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Broomsdale has locked up a guillotine! Broomsdale's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Butter is holding on here and Broomsdale must be using up a lot of energy. Butter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Broomsdale gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Broomsdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billiam Johnston (ranked 5119 p4p, 5428 weight class) and Jason Young (ranked 218 p4p, 222 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billiam Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Young!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young throws a series of strikes that have Johnston backpedaling.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnston.
Johnston tries to clinch
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Young jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Billiam Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Young.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young shoots for a takedown but Johnston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
Johnston gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Johnston is standing up over Young. Young looks to escape but Johnston dives into side control.
Johnston cracks Young with a big right hand but Young just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnston controlling from side mount.
Johnston stands up and beckons Young to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily.
Johnston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Young takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Young looks winded!
Johnston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
It looked like Johnston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Young is looking for a triangle here but Johnston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Young!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnston raining down shots from the mount!
Johnston is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Young is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Young flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Johnston anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Young and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Johnston slips an arm under Young chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Johnston has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Johnston is squeezing on Young like an anaconda would it's prey. Young fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billiam Johnston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Owens (ranked 5002 p4p, 5156 weight class) and Ksiolajidebt Olatunji (ranked 573 p4p, 578 weight class). Rick Owens 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 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, Rick Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ksiolajidebt Olatunji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olatunji defends well and Owens ends up having to push Olatunji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
Owens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olatunji uses from the top position.
Olatunji content to stall in guard here.
Olatunji preventing the sweep.
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olatunji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olatunji is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olatunji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olatunji wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Olatunji stays in close to Owens's body and controls the position.
Olatunji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.
Owens managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens is working an open guard so Olatunji takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olatunji forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Olatunji stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olatunji.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Olatunji has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olatunji has Owens pressed against the cage.
Olatunji prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
Owens jumps into guard, dragging Olatunji to the mat.
Olatunji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Olatunji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olatunji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Owens pushes Olatunji off and gets back to his feet.
Owens tries for a takedown but Olatunji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olatunji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Owens quickly recovers to half guard.
Olatunji wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji dominated that round.
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.
Olatunji takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens manages to pull guard.
Olatunji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.
Olatunji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens wants to sweep but no luck.
Rick Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olatunji decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Olatunji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olatunji moves into the clinch successfully.
Owens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olatunji is defending well.
Owens takes a shot to the head.
Owens avoiding damage as Olatunji throws knees to the body.
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands with a straight right. Olatunji didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olatunji lands with a short shot to the head.
Olatunji misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Olatunji.
Owens is looking to control Olatunji's arms but Olatunji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Olatunji lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olatunji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olatunji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Olatunji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olatunji stalling against the cage.
Olatunji stalls.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Owens.
Owens has his takedown stuffed
and Olatunji counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olatunji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olatunji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olatunji clinches.
Olatunji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olatunji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Owens with a knee to the head.
Olatunji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olatunji looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olatunji.
Olatunji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olatunji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olatunji moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olatunji avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Olatunji on the inside.
Olatunji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Owens or not.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Olatunji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Olatunji has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Olatunji has double underhooks.
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens gets a clinch.
Owens taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Olatunji.
Olatunji turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Owens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Olatunji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olatunji decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Olatunji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olatunji looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Owens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Owens is trying to maintain the position but Olatunji is very close to passing his half guard.
Olatunji decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olatunji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Olatunji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Olatunji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
Olatunji manages to break the clinch.
Owens gets tackled into the cage by Olatunji. Olatunji maintains the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage.
Olatunji works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Olatunji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owens up against the cage.
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji throws a combination. Owens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 Owens is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens drops his hands momentarily and Olatunji needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Owens just on the top of the head. Owens drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Owens - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ksiolajidebt Olatunji!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Danielsson (ranked 4854 p4p, 4864 weight class) and Airton Vega (ranked 531 p4p, 532 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Danielsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Airton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danielsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danielsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Vega has a closed guard, preventing Danielsson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danielsson has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega is trying to control the position but Danielsson postures up.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Danielsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vega is looking for a triangle but Danielsson pushes his legs off easily.
Danielsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danielsson is aware though and is defending well.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danielsson landing with the ground and pound.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Danielsson defends easily.
Danielsson is posturing up here but Vega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Danielsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Danielsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Airton Vega!
After winning the bout, Airton Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jenerick Montgomery (ranked 4974 p4p, 4540 weight class) and James Arnold (ranked 570 p4p, 531 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jenerick Montgomery !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arnold enables Montgomery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arnold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Montgomery is stalling in the full guard.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is pushing down on Arnold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arnold is fighting to maintain full guard but Montgomery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montgomery is pressing down on Arnold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnold is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Arnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery moves into full mount! Arnold won't be happy about that!
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Montgomery 's attempts to control the action.
Arnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arnold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Arnold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Montgomery off and cradles Arnold's limp body as Montgomery celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jenerick Montgomery !
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Eldos Larvis had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Payton Sultan was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicko Lashan (ranked 4766 p4p, 4113 weight class) and Guy Laflame (ranked 530 p4p, 500 weight class). Lashan comes to the cage accompanied by Experiment On Me by Halsey. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicko Lashan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Laflame!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laflame leaves Lashan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lashan misses with a combination
and Laflame counters with a single leg into guard. Lashan didn't expect that.
Laflame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lashan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lashan keeping moving, preventing Laflame from controlling successfully.
Lashan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laflame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashan wants to stand and escape but Laflame is having none of it.
Laflame sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laflame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lashan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashan trying to control from the bottom.
Laflame controlling the action here.
Lashan wants to control but Laflame passes into side.
Laflame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lashan, who protects the arm well.
Lashan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laflame is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laflame looking to control but Lashan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laflame controlling from the full mount.
Laflame prevents Lashan from getting the reversal.
Lashan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laflame on the ground.
Laflame gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lashan tries to clinch but Laflame is having none of it.
Laflame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laflame bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laflame looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lashan is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laflame is staying tight to Lashan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laflame throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laflame wants to control but Lashan is keeping him busy.
Laflame tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laflame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laflame in side control, throwing shots but Lashan defends.
Laflame controls the position.
Laflame is looking to take a break and control but Lashan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lashan is trying to control Laflame's posture but Laflame avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Laflame misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lashan dodges the ground and pound from Laflame.
Lashan is trying to control Laflame's posture but Laflame avoids it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lashan as Laflame shoots in.
Lashan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lashan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laflame to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laflame wants to pass the guard but Lashan is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laflame dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laflame drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lashan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Laflame breaks from the clinch.
Lashan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laflame is looking for the big counter here.
Laflame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laflame doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashan circles away.
Lashan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lashan throws a head kick but Laflame moves out of range.
Laflame throws a head kick that misses.
Laflame forces Lashan back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Laflame to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lashan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laflame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lashan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laflame circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Lashan misses.
Laflame doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laflame dodges the punch combination from Lashan.
Nicko Lashan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashan throws a hook but Laflame blocks it.
Laflame drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laflame misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lashan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laflame off and has taken his back!
Laflame is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashan has his opponent's back but Laflame is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Lashan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashan doesn't manage to clinch there - Laflame circles away.
Laflame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lashan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laflame doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashan circles away.
Lashan gets caught napping as Laflame dives in and scores a takedown. Lashan manages to retain guard.
Laflame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lashan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lashan pulls Laflame in to control the position.
Laflame looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laflame passes into half guard.
Lashan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laflame is working away from the top position though.
Laflame maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lashan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Laflame has cracked it and Lashan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Laflame!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Laflame!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Takhti (ranked 5392 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Ceasar Figueiredo (ranked 516 p4p, 347 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hassan Takhti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceasar Figueiredo !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takhti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figueiredo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Figueiredo lands in his opponent's guard.
Figueiredo has gone for a leg lock! Takhti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Figueiredo 's guard.
Takhti passes Figueiredo 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Figueiredo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Takhti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Takhti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figueiredo can't escape the position.
Figueiredo is squirming around, avoiding Takhti's attempts to control the action.
Takhti is working for a guillotine from mount but Figueiredo frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueiredo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueiredo is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figueiredo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takhti looking to finish with strikes here!
Figueiredo wants to hold on but Takhti pushes him away.
Figueiredo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Takhti is staying active.
Figueiredo is bucking up trying to escape but Takhti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Takhti is working for a guillotine from mount but Figueiredo frees his head quite easily.
Figueiredo tries to hold on but Takhti pushes him away.
Figueiredo is looking to get to half guard.
Takhti working the ground and pound effectively.
Takhti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Figueiredo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueiredo working to try and regain half guard.
Takhti trying to control but Figueiredo is having none of it.
Takhti avoids the attempt from Figueiredo to control.
Takhti 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.
Takhti looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been hearing good reports from Takhti'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.
Takhti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Figueiredo hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takhti looking to secure an arm triangle but Figueiredo defends it well.
Figueiredo tries to improve his position but Takhti has taken his back! Takhti has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Figueiredo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Takhti pushes Figueiredo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hassan Takhti!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Asher (ranked 3203 p4p, 5063 weight class) and Tenho Lahti (ranked 337 p4p, 475 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 London, Albert Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asher, pushing him back against the cage.
Asher avoiding damage as Lahti throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lahti obliges.
Asher avoiding damage as Lahti throws knees to the body.
A short right from Lahti on the inside.
Lahti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asher is breathing heavily.
Asher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lahti lands an elbow just above Asher 's eye.
It looks like Albert Asher has been cut.
Lahti landing knees to the body.
Lahti lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lahti lands with a light punch inside.
Lahti lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lahti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lahti lands a good knee to the midsection. Asher won't want to take too many of those.
Lahti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lahti's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lahti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti lands with a left to the head.
Lahti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Asher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lahti jerks Asher to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Asher's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Lahti steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tenho Lahti!
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