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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Gold (ranked 3015 p4p, 6579 weight class) and Jurgen Kong (ranked 355 p4p, 625 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kane Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gold looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
Gold appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gold.
Gold lands with a nice combination. Kong backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Jurgen Kong has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Gold.
Kong tries for a takedown but Gold circles away easily
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Gold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Kong down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kane Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Kong.
Kong rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gold is keeping busy.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gold.
Kong looks winded!
Gold pushes Kong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gold digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Gold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Gold has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kong - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gold, and another! Kong is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kane Gold!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Majors (ranked 6304 p4p, 6472 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 320 p4p, 328 weight class). Fukumitsu has chosen Joji - Pretty Boy (ft. Lil Yachty) as his entrance music. Archie Majors has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Archie Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukumitsu unleashes a big counter combination but Majors bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Majors's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukumitsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fukumitsu throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Fukumitsu only half commits.
Majors misses with the combination.
Fukumitsu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fukumitsu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Majors throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majors. That's going to slow Fukumitsu down.
Majors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu scores with a kick to the body.
Majors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukumitsu lands with a nice combination. Majors backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors moves forwards but Fukumitsu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fukumitsu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Majors is rocked!
 It looks like Archie Majors has been cut.
Fukumitsu throws a head kick that misses.
Majors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight that turns Majors's legs to rubber! Fukumitsu pushes forward with more strikes and Majors goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobi Turner (ranked 6540 p4p, 2162 weight class) and Nick Tessier (ranked 707 p4p, 300 weight class). Kobi Turner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Helsinki, Kobi Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier counters with a head kick that drops Turner!
Turner is rocked!
Tessier loads up on a big left hand. Turner felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tessier looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Turner can't hide his disappointment, as Tessier celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beau Scriven (ranked 2552 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Jamal Lloyd (ranked 253 p4p, 248 weight class). Lloyd has chosen Woke up this Morning- Alabama 3 as his entrance music. Beau Scriven could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamal Lloyd's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beau Scriven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beau Scriven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Scriven.
Lloyd checks a low kick from Scriven.
Scriven throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jamal Lloyd has been cut.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scriven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scriven throws a body shot but no joy.
Scriven tries to land a front kick but Lloyd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scriven really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lloyd gets caught napping as Scriven dives in and scores a takedown. Lloyd manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scriven lands a couple of digs.
Scriven chips away with some ground and pound.
Lloyd is looking to stand up but Scriven isn't so interested in that idea.
Scriven throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scriven lands a couple of elbows.
Scriven connects with a couple of short punches.
Lloyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scriven defends it easily.
Lloyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scriven throws a big right hand that misses.
Lloyd working a defensive guard here.
Scriven throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lloyd won't allow Scriven to get back to his feet.
Lloyd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lloyd has Scriven up against the cage in a clinch.
Scriven is trying to push Lloyd away but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Lloyd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scriven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scriven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scriven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lloyd checks it well.
Scriven tries a low kick but Lloyd avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Lloyd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Scriven is having none of it.
Lloyd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Lloyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scriven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scriven misses with a series of wild punches.
Scriven is breathing heavily.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scriven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lloyd is able to avoid easily.
Scriven misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lloyd! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd thuds his right hand into Scriven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scriven misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scriven, pushing him back against the cage.
Lloyd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lloyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scriven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Scriven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scriven manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scriven.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scriven.
Scriven shoots in for a takedown but Lloyd shows good takedown defense.
Scriven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Scriven misses with a body punch
and Lloyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Scriven toppling to the canvas! Scriven scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lloyd finish him?!
Scriven 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!
Scriven glances at the clock... BAM! Lloyd nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Scriven crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Scriven is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamal Lloyd!
Jamal Lloyd is the new featherweight champion!
Jamal Lloyd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Turner (ranked 4490 p4p, 6589 weight class) and Killian McNaughton (ranked 143 p4p, 181 weight class). Killian McNaughton 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caesar Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killian McNaughton!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNaughton wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for McNaughton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner wants to slow McNaughton down by chopping away at his legs.
McNaughton tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McNaughton tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Killian McNaughton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. McNaughton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by McNaughton there.
McNaughton is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McNaughton to the ground. Turner is now in McNaughton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Killian McNaughton has been cut.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That has opened up Killian McNaughton's cut even more.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
The cut above Killian McNaughton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Killian McNaughton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Killian McNaughton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caesar Turner!
Caesar Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Tommy King had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 208.3, 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 Tiimo Hekoniemi was cancelled.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Majors (ranked 6378 p4p, 3165 weight class) and Demon Legend (ranked 728 p4p, 457 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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Majors!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demon Legend!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors cracks Legend with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legend swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legend checks the leg kick nicely there.
Majors buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Legend looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Legend looks to throw the jab but Majors is out of range.
Majors lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Majors.
Majors lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legend tries to sprawl but Majors drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend keeping hold of Majors's head, controlling as best he can.
Legend slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend has control of Majors's left arm, preventing Majors from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majors is working Legend over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legend has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors wants to get back to his feet but Legend is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Majors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legend controls the pace.
Legend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Majors has wrist control.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legend landing with the ground and pound.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend landing with the ground and pound.
Legend throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Majors being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Legend fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Majors tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majors throws a leg kick but Legend sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Majors moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Majors's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Majors blocks a jab.
Legend throws a right and a left that Majors avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Legend misses
and Majors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Majors wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Legend.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Legend pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Legend holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legend is on top in guard.
Legend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demon Legend will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Legend misses.
Majors ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majors.
A punch combination from Majors misses.
Majors ducks under a wild hook from Legend.
Majors swinging wildly here.
Legend looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legend gets caught napping as Majors dives in and scores a takedown. Legend manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majors manages to get himself to full guard.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majors on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Majors tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Legend 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Majors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legend throwing strikes from guard but Majors blocks nicely.
Legend with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Legend prevents Majors from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majors checks a low kick from Legend.
Majors appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Majors slips a jab from Legend.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Majors blocks the low kick.
As Legend backs away, Majors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Majors swats away the attempt to clinch by Legend.
Nice takedown defense from Majors. No joy for Legend on that attempt.
Legend moves away from the strike by Majors.
No joy there for Majors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legend throws a solid leg kick but Majors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legend.
Kai Majors is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors misses with a low kick.
As Majors backs off Legend throws a huge counter combo but Majors manages to avoid it all.
Legend throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily.
Majors checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Majors checks a leg kick.
Legend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legend pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legend is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Majors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Majors was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legend checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legend moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kai Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend wants to clinch up but Majors keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Majors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legend throws a nice looking combination but Majors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demon Legend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Majors wants to get back to his feet.
Legend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Majors defending well though.
Majors wants to get back to his feet.
Legend is trying for a kimura here. Majors looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Legend wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demon Legend!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Dracovic (ranked 4157 p4p, 5307 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 476 p4p, 541 weight class). Dracovic comes to the cage accompanied by The End of the World but with the USSR National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Dracovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Dracovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dracovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
It looks like Thiago Silva has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dracovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva wants to clinch.
Dracovic tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva avoids the head kick by Dracovic.
Dracovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dracovic pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Dracovic has him pressed against the cage.
Dracovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dracovic as Silva tries to tie him up.
Dracovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dracovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dracovic, who protects the arm well.
Dracovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva slows the pace down.
Dracovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dracovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dracovic swinging wildly here.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dracovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Dracovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Dracovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva is working Dracovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Silva 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dracovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Dracovic's guard.
Dracovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dracovic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dracovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dracovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Igor Dracovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracovic.
Dracovic breaks from the clinch.
Dracovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva walks into a left hand.
 Silva is rocked!
Dracovic connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Silva covering up! Dracovic comes in with a big uppercut and Silva goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Dracovic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Giles (ranked 3178 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Shadow Moon (ranked 186 p4p, 228 weight class). Jackson Giles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Giles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shadow Moon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shadow Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Moon. Beautiful body shot.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Moon.
Good work by Giles as he checks the leg kick.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Giles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giles moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Giles taking a breather here.
Moon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Giles controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Giles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moon for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles breaks from Moon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Giles controlling from mount.
Giles stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Giles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moon wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles stays in close to Moon's body and controls the position.
Giles stops Moon from standing up.
Moon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giles content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Giles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Giles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giles shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Giles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moon misses with a leg kick
and Giles counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Giles goes for a double leg but Moon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moon continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Moon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moon is trying to break the clinch but Giles has him pressed against the cage.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles tries to pull guard but Moon won't allow it.
Giles has Moon pressed against the cage, preventing Moon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon throws a leg kick but Giles moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Giles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moon throws a leg kick but Giles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon scores with a hook to the body. Giles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon unleashes a big counter combination but Giles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moon tries a low kick but Giles avoids it.
Jackson Giles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon lands a slapping body shot.
Moon misses with a low kick.
Giles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moon defends well and Giles ends up having to push Moon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moon has picked Giles up - he's going for a ride! Moon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles is trying to maintain the position but Moon is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Giles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Giles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon looking for a submission but Giles manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Moon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Giles to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Moon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Giles pulls down on the head and he's put Moon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Giles!
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