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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Nguyen (ranked 3326 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Timothy Poggle (ranked 433 p4p, 369 weight class). Troy Nguyen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timothy Poggle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timothy Poggle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
It looked like Nguyen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poggle.
Poggle stalks Nguyen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nguyen's face. Nguyen staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poggle.
Poggle scores with a jab to the body.
Poggle throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Poggle throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle closes the distance and clinches up with Nguyen, looking for a takedown. Poggle pushes Nguyen against the cage but Nguyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poggle connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to avoid it but Poggle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nguyen to the ground. Nguyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poggle lands a body shot.
Poggle misses with a head kick.
Nguyen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poggle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a one-two to the body.
Poggle misses with a double jab
and Nguyen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poggle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Poggle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguyen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen.
Poggle misses with an uppercut.
Poggle dips to his left and cracks Nguyen with an uppercut!
Poggle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nguyen.
Nguyen is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poggle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nguyen leaves Poggle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Troy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Poggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Poggle. Beautiful body shot.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poggle misses with a head kick.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Poggle.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Poggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poggle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Nguyen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nguyen counters with a head kick that drops Poggle to the mat! Poggle scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poggle is defended easily by Nguyen.
Poggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Nguyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Poggle fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
Poggle takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Poggle tries for a takedown but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timothy Poggle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nguyen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poggle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Nguyen as Poggle shoots in.
Nguyen throws a counter high kick but Poggle was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Poggle misses the target.
Nguyen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nguyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poggle throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
Poggle punishes Nguyen's body with a nice straight punch.
Poggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
It looked like Nguyen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Poggle.
Nguyen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Poggle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poggle misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Poggle.
Nguyen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poggle misses with a looping right.
Nguyen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Poggle lands a two punch combo.
Poggle throws a right and a left that Nguyen avoids nicely.
Nguyen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
Poggle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nguyen.
Poggle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nguyen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Poggle cracks Nguyen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poggle looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nguyen misses its target.
Poggle cracks Nguyen with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poggle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nguyen in his tracks.
Nguyen is looking to wear down Poggle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle misses with a takedown attempt
and Nguyen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Troy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Poggle.
Poggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poggle misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Poggle misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguyen moves out of range as Poggle strikes.
Poggle scores with a hook to the body. Nguyen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poggle looks to land a body kick but Nguyen moved away.
Nguyen throws a quick counter head kick but Poggle was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nguyen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poggle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nguyen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poggle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Poggle lands.
Poggle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nguyen counters with a monster head kick that knocks Poggle out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy Nguyen!
An out of breath Troy Nguyen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teeth Ferret (ranked 1983 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 295 p4p, 544 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamzatov's choice of entrance music: Entrance Song. Gamzat Gamzatov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teeth Ferret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferret lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Ferret tenderised Gamzatov's leg. Gamzatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferret lands a high kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Gamzatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gamzatov feints the counter takedown.
Ferret throws a head kick but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret looks for the body kick but Gamzatov saw that one coming.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferret throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferret swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gamzatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferret's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Ferret avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gamzatov is pushing down on Ferret's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferret is fighting to maintain full guard but Gamzatov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferret is positioning himself well to prevent Gamzatov advancing to mount.
Gamzatov wants to free his trapped foot but Ferret is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamzatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferret is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gamzatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gamzatov looking for a submission but Ferret manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ferret dives on top into guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position.
Ferret wants to pass the guard but Gamzatov is keeping the position.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret content to stall in guard here.
Ferret pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamzatov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret throws an elbow that misses. Gamzatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferret's guard. Nice move by Gamzatov!
Ferret is pulling down on Gamzatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Gamzatov, at least for the moment.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferret is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferret has escaped and now he's on top!
Gamzatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamzatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferret throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamzatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gamzatov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferret scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret trying to control but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferret lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gamzatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gamzatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gamzatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gamzatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Ferret.
Ferret shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamzatov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret throws a body kick that misses.
Ferret pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferret.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teeth Ferret. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gamzatov to the mat! Gamzatov manages to get full guard.
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferret tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamzatov is retaining full guard.
Ferret working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Gamzatov keeps moving.
Gamzatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferret controls the pace.
Teeth Ferret overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferret stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gamzatov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferret manages to get himself to full guard.
Gamzatov trying to control but Ferret is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferret is keeping the position for now.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferret has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Ferret keeps moving.
Gamzatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gamzatov throws a strike but Ferret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gamzatov is trying to keep Ferret in close.
Ferret connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Gamzatov is trying to hold Ferret in close to prevent damage but Ferret has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov wants to get back to his feet.
Ferret is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ferret's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferret missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gamzatov wants to improve his position but Ferret is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret wants to advance to full mount but Gamzatov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ferret in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferret leaves Gamzatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferret lands a head kick. Gamzatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teeth Ferret is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferret throws a head kick that misses.
Ferret throws a head kick but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Ferret bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret wants to take a breather but Gamzatov is having none of it.
Ferret prevents Gamzatov from improving his position.
Gamzatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gamzatov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferret's guard.
Gamzatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferret swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamzatov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gamzatov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ferret screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gamzatov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gamzat Gamzatov!
Gamzat Gamzatov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1420 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Two Chainz (ranked 198 p4p, 474 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chainz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chainz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chainz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chainz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rossiter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chainz's knee momentarily.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chainz.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Chainz scores with a four punch combination!
Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Chainz misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Rossiter throws a shot from downtown. Chainz moves away and avoids it.
Rossiter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Rossiter lands a leg kick that knocks Chainz off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chainz.
A telegraphed right hand from Chainz misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chainz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chainz tries to clinch up but Rossiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Rossiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossiter.
A big left from Rossiter misses.
A cross from Rossiter lands.
Chainz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rossiter throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz jabs at Rossiter's body.
Chainz slips a straight right by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chainz tries to clinch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Chainz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossiter circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter checks a low kick from Chainz.
Rossiter looks to land a left hand but Chainz moved out of range nicely.
Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chainz circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter misses with a wild combination.
Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Rossiter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chainz doesn't seem phased though.
Chainz takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
Chainz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossiter rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossiter throws an overhand right that lands on Chainz's shoulder, as Chainz tries to avoid the shot.
Chainz is looking for the big counter here.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chainz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossiter scores with a nice right hand.
Rossiter tries to bum rush Chainz with a series of wild strikes but Chainz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut. Chainz saw that one coming.
Rossiter connects with a crisp jab.
Chainz tries to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
 Chainz is rocked!
Chainz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rossiter misses with a hook
and Chainz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chainz is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossiter finish him?
Chainz tries to clinch up.
Chainz seems to have recovered his senses.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
Chainz misses with a hook to the body
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
Rossiter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chainz moves out of range as Rossiter strikes.
Chainz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossiter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Rossiter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chainz throws an overhand right that lands on Rossiter's shoulder, as Rossiter tries to avoid the shot.
Chainz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chainz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter misses with a body kick.
Rossiter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz wants to land a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range.
Rossiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossiter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chainz slips under a jab from Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a nice shot that snaps Chainz's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Rossiter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter digs a good hook to Chainz's body.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Rossiter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chainz closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Rossiter.
Rossiter moves away from the strike by Chainz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz tries to bum rush Rossiter with a series of wild strikes but Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chainz tries to clinch up
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossiter ducks right into an uppercut from Chainz.
Chainz swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossiter slips a straight right by Chainz.
Chainz tries to bum rush Rossiter with a series of wild strikes but Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chainz can do to turn this around?
Chainz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chainz looks to land a combination. Rossiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rossiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chainz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chainz tries to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Chainz moves out of range as Rossiter strikes.
A jab from Chainz finds it's way through Rossiter's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chainz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands a two punch combo.
Rossiter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chainz throws a series of punches but Rossiter moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossiter.
Chainz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossiter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter scores with a sloppy right hand. Chainz should have avoided that one.
Chainz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chainz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chainz momentarily.
Rossiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chainz misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter tries to land a leg kick but Chainz saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter with the inside leg kick.
Kai Rossiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Chainz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossiter throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter lands a really nice looking cross but Chainz seems unphased.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
Rossiter defending well as Chainz loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chainz.
Chainz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chainz throws an overhand right that lands on Rossiter's shoulder, as Rossiter tries to avoid the shot.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Chainz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely.
Rossiter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rossiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chainz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter moves out of range as Chainz throws a body kick.
Rossiter throws an off balance right hand
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Rossiter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Chainz tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossiter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Chainz moves out of range easily.
Chainz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chainz can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chainz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chainz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRossiter.
Rossiter tries to work over Chainz's front leg with a kick but Chainz checks it.
Chainz lands with a good body shot.
Chainz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chainz misses with a hook to the body
and Rossiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chainz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rossiter eats them both and turns towards Chainz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz checks a low kick from Rossiter.
A big left from Chainz misses.
Rossiter moves out of range as Chainz strikes.
Chainz lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossiter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz moves out of range of the body kick.
Chainz feints the counter takedown.
Chainz throws an off balance right hand
and Chainz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chainz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Chainz throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it.
Chainz looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Chainz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Chainz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossiter. That did some damage!
Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Chainz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chainz misses the body punch
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chainz on the side of the head.
Rossiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Chainz throws a series of punches but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a series of punches but Chainz avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Rossiter.
Chainz moves away from the strike by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chainz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chainz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chainz misses with a two punch combination.
Rossiter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossiter loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Chainz looks to clinch
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chainz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chainz scores with a hook.
Chainz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by Chainz.
Chainz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chainz ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Two Chainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Chainz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossiter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossiter throws a low kick, looking for Chainz's leg but Chainz calmly moves out of range.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Rossiter avoids nicely.
Rossiter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossiter throws a right hand that Chainz ducks under and follows up with a left that Chainz also avoids with ease.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Chainz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chainz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chainz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Rossiter.
I think Rossiter 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Rossiter!
A relieved looking Kai Rossiter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 1520 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 153 p4p, 187 weight class). Cassino comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Der Dusse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Dusse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Der Dusse checks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino motions for Van Der Dusse to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Cassino.
Van Der Dusse blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Dusse counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Dusse finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Cassino lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino with a jab.
Van Der Dusse 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.
Cassino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse postures up in Cassino's guard and throws a big left but Cassino blocks it.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cassino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Dusse's guard.
Van Der Dusse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Van Der Dusse stopping the sweep attempt from Cassino.
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cassino holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse preventing the sweep.
Van Der Dusse landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Cassino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Dusse is one step ahead there.
Van Der Dusse looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Dusse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Van Der Dusse postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Dusse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Van Der Dusse moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
As Cassino backs off Van Der Dusse throws a huge counter combo but Cassino manages to avoid it all.
Cassino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a jab. Van Der Dusse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown but Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Dusse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Van Der Dusse checks it.
Van Der Dusse moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Der Dusse blocks the body kick.
Van Der Dusse misses with a double jab.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Dusse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cassino explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Der Dusse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino 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.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Dusse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Van Der Dusse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick from Cassino.
Van Der Dusse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Dusse takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Dusse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassino.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Dusse pushes him off.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino thumps Van Der Dusse with a low kick.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Dusse has his takedown stuffed
and Cassino counters with a low kick, right behind Van Der Dusse 's knee.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Dusse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino thuds his shin into the meat of Van Der Dusse's side.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Van Der Dusse off balance momentarily.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Dusse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Der Dusse slips a jab from Cassino.
Cassino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino gets underhooks to prevent Van Der Dusse's takedown attempt.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Dusse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino is working Van Der Dusse over against the cage.
Van Der Dusse is breathing heavily.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Van Der Dusse's ribcage. Van Der Dusse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Dusse controls the action.
Van Der Dusse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassino is defending well.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown but Cassino manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Dusses head.
Van Der Dusse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassino prevents it.
Cassino digs a right hand into Van Der Dusse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Dusse's gas tank.
A short right from Cassino.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino digs a right hand into Van Der Dusse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Dusse's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino pushes Van Der Dusse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Van Der Dusse is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassino has double underhooks.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse blocks an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Dusse struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino works on Van Der Dusse's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Dusse checks it well.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Dusse's head.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino throws the left hand but Van Der Dusse avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Dusse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cassino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Dusse takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse walks into a left hand.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino throws a body punch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Der Dusse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Der Dusse has a takedown stuffed.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Der Dusse on the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Dusse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cassino throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Dusse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Van Der Dusse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up.
Van Der Dusse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Der Dusse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Van Der Dusse circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Dusse throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Dusse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Der Dusse fails with the takedown
and Van Der Dusse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid it.
Van Der Dusse wants to clinch.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Dusse should have avoided that one.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Dusse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Der Dusse's knee momentarily.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Dusse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Van Der Dusse.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 1182 p4p, 2705 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 159 p4p, 335 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Henriksen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriksen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen shows good takedown defense.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Henriksen, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Henriksen against the cage but Henriksen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Henriksen's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parker 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.
Henriksen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henriksen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Parker controls the position.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet.
Parker is working to tighten his grip on Henriksen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Henriksen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Parker is really squeezing tight and eventually Henriksen passes out! Parker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 2347 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Hugo Olsen (ranked 290 p4p, 194 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hugo Olsen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Roy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Roy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hugo Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy lands a nice looking body shot.
Roy misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Olsen.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Roy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olsen with a jab.
Roy scoring well with a low kick there.
Olsen thuds a left hand into Roy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Olsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Olsen misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Roy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roy lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Roy swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Olsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olsen moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Olsen coming out on top.
Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olsen throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Roy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Olsen misses.
The fighters circling - Olsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roy swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy lands with a straight right. Olsen didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Roy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olsen.
A telegraphed right hand from Roy misses the target.
Olsen cracks Roy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olsen scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy walks into a left hand.
Jab by Roy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olsen staying out of range there.
Roy throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen jabs Roy right on the nose. Roy blinks but takes it well.
Olsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roy finds it's way round the side to connect with Olsen's head.
That has opened up Hugo Olsen's cut even more.
Roy thuds his right hand into Olsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olsen is rocked!
Roy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Olsen to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Roy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Roy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 1496 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 231 p4p, 195 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gulf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Gulf.
Gulf misses the jab.
Gulf misses with a looping right.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulf misses with a body punch
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf is looking to slow Yew down with leg kicks.
Yew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yew shoots in looking for a takedown but Gulf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Gulf misses.
Gulf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf lands with a cross.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Yew's leg. Yew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yew fails with the takedown
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf lands a head shot.
Gulf throws a shot to the body.
Yew gets a double leg takedown into Gulf's guard.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Yew wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf wants to improve his position but instead Yew has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew is looking to work some ground and pound but Gulf has wrist control.
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!
Gulf has an active guard here but Yew has managed to pass into half guard.
Yew prevents Gulf from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew is keen to just control but Gulf is a slippery customer.
Gulf tries to get to full guard but Yew has control of the leg.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yew wants to pass the guard but Gulf is keeping the position.
Yew pushes down on Gulf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Yew seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gulf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gulf working a defensive guard but Yew passes into half guard.
Gulf gets full guard.
Yew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gulf is trying to control the position but Yew postures up.
Yew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gulf working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
Yew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gulf scores with a nice head shot.
Gulf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yew on the side of the head.
Leyte Gulf is winning the standup battle so far.
Yew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gulf jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yew shoots in looking for a takedown. Gulf tries to sprawl out of it but Yew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gulf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yew slips a jab from Gulf.
Gulf throws a hook to the side of Yew's head but Yew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yew can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Yew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gulf avoids it really well and circles away.
Yef Yew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yew.
Gulf tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Gulf.
Yew scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Gulf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Yew's head.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf lands with a shot to the body.
Yew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Gulf as Yew shoots in.
Gulf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gulf's waist but Gulf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yew off to one side.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gulf misses with a low kick.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Yew manages to avoid it.
Gulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
Gulf throws the left hand but Yew avoids the punch easily.
Yew wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Gulf misses with a leg kick.
Gulf gets caught flat footed, as Yew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yew preventing the sweep.
Yew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yew in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yew is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gulf.
Gulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yew controlling from side mount.
Yew wants to control but Gulf is keeping him busy.
Gulf is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf tries to bench press Yew off him but Yew keeps the position.
Gulf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yew's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gulf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gulf wants it to stay on the feet.
Gulf connects with an inside leg kick.
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
Yew wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Yew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yew fails with the takedown
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Gulf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yew doesn't seem phased though.
Yew moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Yew misses.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yew.
Gulf throws a hook but Yew blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf throws a good cross that connects.
Yew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yew escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yew.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leyte Gulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Yew shoots in for a double leg but Gulf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Gulf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yew doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gulf's waist but Gulf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yew off to one side.
Gulf throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Gulf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Yew with that takedown attempt.
Yew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gulf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Yew.
Yew closes the distance but Gulf moves to the side
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gulf defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Gulf.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gulf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Yew dives in and grabs Gulf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gulf pushes down on Yew's head and hops out.
Gulf misses with a low kick.
Yew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gulf but Gulf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gulf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gulf throws a right hand that Yew ducks under and follows up with a left that Yew also avoids with ease.
Yew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gulf is fending him off so far but Yew persists. Nope, Gulf circles away and we're back to standing.
Yew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew tries for a takedown but Gulf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yef Yew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gulf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
After the fight, Leyte Gulf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Petrov (ranked 897 p4p, 899 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 99 p4p, 100 weight class). Petrov comes into the arena with Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28 - 9 - 1 |
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149
30 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Megalos closes the distance and clinches.
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Megalos checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
Megalos is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Megalos throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos throws a leg kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Megalos.
Megalos throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megalos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Megalos connects with the punch.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov moves out of range as Megalos strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megalos checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Megalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a body punch but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Megalos throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Megalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov drops Megalos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Megalos! Petrov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov retains his featherweight title!
Aaron Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 239 p4p, 953 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 33 p4p, 144 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianov can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to stall.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Andrianov gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Andrianov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Andrianov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrianov is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Murphy.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Andrianov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Andrianov lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy drives through and clinches with Andrianov against the cage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Andrianov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Andrianov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Andrianov to work.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov is working Murphy over against the cage.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Andrianov clinches.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Andrianov and presses him up against the cage.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Andrianov drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrianov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Andrianov is avoiding it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Andrianov knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy cracks Andrianov with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Andrianov trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrianov into the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrianov's head backwards.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Andrianov circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Murphy slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrianov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrianov can do to turn this around?
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Andrianov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Murphy jabs at Andrianov's body.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Andrianov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov takes one on the button.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short right from Andrianov.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy works on Andrianov's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short left from Andrianov.
Andrianov taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy had his way with Ivan Andrianov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
A combination from Andrianov does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov looks to clinch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Andrianov's body. Andrianov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy stuns Andrianov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Andrianov walks into a jab.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Andrianov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 264 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Keone Kapisi (ranked 8 p4p, 36 weight class). Delsarte comes to the cage accompanied by Ah Non Cest Terrible. Keone Kapisi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Keone Kapisi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Kapisi lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
Delsarte tries to move into range but Kapisi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kapisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Kapisi misses.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapisi throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapisi misses with a looping right.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Delsarte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delsarte throws the kick towards the body but Kapisi avoids it.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Kapisi.
Delsarte connects with a single shot there.
Kapisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Kapisi throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kapisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delsarte checks it well.
Kapisi swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kapisi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Kapisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delsarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapisi.
Kapisi lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Kapisi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delsarte.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapisi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kapisi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kapisi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Kapisi connects with a right that clearly hurt Delsarte. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kapisi proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Delsarte collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi! Keone Kapisi retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Keone Kapisi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Alchemy and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.
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