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RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chandler (ranked 25315 p4p, 5291 weight class) and Jim Fish (ranked 656 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fish!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fish lands a head shot.
A cross from Fish lands.
Chandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fish scores with a decent looking hook.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fish works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fish. Chandler shrugs it off though.
Fish lands a head shot.
Fish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chandler's waist but Chandler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fish off to one side.
Chandler throwing a counter right hand but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish cracks Chandler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fish cracks Chandler with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fish finds it's way through Chandler's defenses.
 Chandler is rocked!
A jab from Fish does it's job there.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fish throws an overhand right that drops Chandler like a sack of potatoes! Fish dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fish!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mesquita (ranked 4492 p4p, 5172 weight class) and Tyrann Madden (ranked 402 p4p, 418 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden lands with a nice body kick.
Madden scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madden throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madden tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madden taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Madden wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita working Madden over with strikes.
Madden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Madden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Madden defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Madden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Gary Iii (ranked 4273 p4p, 25303 weight class) and Willy Nilly (ranked 488 p4p, 647 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Gary Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Nilly!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gary Iii gets tackled into the cage by Nilly. Nilly maintains the clinch.
Nilly jumps guard.
Nilly working a defensive guard here.
Nilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gary Iii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gary Iii is one step ahead there.
Gary Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nilly is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilly looking to control.
Nilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gary Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nilly controls Gary Iii momentarily but Gary Iii frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nilly moves into the clinch successfully.
Gary Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilly drives through and clinches with Gary Iii against the cage.
Nilly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nilly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilly wants to sweep here but Gary Iii controlling him for the moment.
Gary Iii postures up.
Nilly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nilly is looking to stand up but Gary Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Gary Iii wants to get up but he can't break Nilly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nilly trying to control the position.
Nilly has his foot on Gary Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gary Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gary Iii enables Nilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gary Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilly trying to control but Gary Iii is working from the bottom.
Gary Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilly on the ground.
Nilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gary Iii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gary Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nilly trying to control but Gary Iii is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ian Gary Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilly has closed the distance and engaged Gary Iii in a clinch.
Gary Iii manages to break the clinch.
Nilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gary Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gary Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gary Iii did well to prevent Nilly getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Nilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gary Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gary Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willy Nilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gary Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nilly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nilly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nilly trying to control the action but Gary Iii is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilly prevents Gary Iii from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gary Iii explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nilly rushes Gary Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Gary Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilly instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gary Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gary Iii to the ground. Nilly is now in Gary Iii's guard.
Nilly is breathing heavily.
Nilly prevents Gary Iii from getting back to his feet.
Nilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gary Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilly throwing strikes but missing.
Gary Iii wants to get back to his feet but Nilly passes into half guard.
Nilly trying to control the action but Gary Iii is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gary Iii is trying to stand up here but Nilly is controlling him well.
Nilly trying to control the action but Gary Iii is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nilly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nilly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gary Iii pushes Nilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Nilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nilly misses with a shot to the body
and Gary Iii counters with a big head kick but Nilly shrugs it off.
Nilly clinches up against the cage.
Gary Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilly drives through with a takedown into Gary Iii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gary Iii wants to stand and escape but Nilly is having none of it.
Gary Iii wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nilly manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gary Iii won't allow Nilly to pass to mount.
Nilly is looking to take a break and control but Gary Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nilly tries to control but Gary Iii wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nilly won't let Gary Iii get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nilly wants to control the pace but Gary Iii is squirming around nicely.
Gary Iii is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gary Iii is squirming around, avoiding Nilly's attempts to control the action.
Gary Iii bucks up and throws Nilly to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nilly moves into range and clinches up with Gary Iii.
Nilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gary Iii tries to keep at a distance but Nilly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gary Iii regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gary Iii manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nilly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gary Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nilly showed some decent athleticism there.
Gary Iii manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nilly keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nilly drags the fight down to the ground.
Gary Iii stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ian Gary Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Nilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gary Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Nilly.
I've got Nilly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Nilly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jankens (ranked 3661 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 451 p4p, 445 weight class). Jerry Jankens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Basic striking
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jankens is out of range.
Dankovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Jankens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jankens blocks a leg kick.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the head.
Jankens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dankovich.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Jankens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Jankens is breathing heavily.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich gets through Jankens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Jankens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jankens's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankens.
Jankens jumps guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Jankens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Jankens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jankens's gas tank.
Jankens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dankovich pushes Jankens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jankens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Dankovich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich pushes Jankens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Dankovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Dankovich on the inside.
Jankens is rocked!
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jankens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
Dankovich is leaning against Jankens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jankens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jankens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Jankens's ribcage. Jankens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dankovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankens or not.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankens backwards.
Dankovich breaks the clinch.
Vasil Dankovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dankovich stuns Jankens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankens walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dankovich! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 3501 p4p, 3913 weight class) and Seiji Tanikawa (ranked 433 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seiji Tanikawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec gets a double leg takedown into Tanikawa's guard.
Krahujec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krahujec has hold of Tanikawa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tanikawa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Krahujec cranks the arm and Tanikawa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tanikawa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 1822 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 45 p4p, 47 weight class). Panayotov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). On his way into the cage it seems that Chad Strdoza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chad Strdoza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov misses with a looping left.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panayotov throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov 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.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panayotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Panayotov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Panayotov badly! Strdoza follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Panayotov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strdoza finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 2030 p4p, 2070 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 285 p4p, 288 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Bullet Club Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mineiro's hands.
Mineiro moves into the clinch.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Mineiro jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Mineiro around his waist. Mineiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mineiro jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mineiro is proving hard to escape from.
Mineiro has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elinho Mineiro!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peguero Jean Philippe (ranked 1407 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 36 p4p, 39 weight class). Philippe comes to the cage accompanied by Chant vaudou haitien. Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Peguero Jean Philippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Philippe misses the target.
Philippe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckeye.
Philippe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buckeye throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Buckeye blocks a jab.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Buckeye slips a straight right by Philippe.
Buckeye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Philippe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckeye feints the counter takedown.
Philippe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Philippe avoids the body shot from Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe throws a hook but Buckeye avoids it easily.
Buckeye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Buckeye misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buckeye gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philippe lands a head shot.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Buckeye.
Philippe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buckeye just manages to avoid it.
Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Philippe ducks under a wild hook from Buckeye.
Philippe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buckeye drives through with a takedown into Philippe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buckeye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buckeye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Buckeye.
Buckeye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Philippe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Buckeye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Philippe pushes Buckeye away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Buckeye gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Philippe dodges the ground and pound from Buckeye.
Philippe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Buckeye has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye controlling from side mount.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philippe keeps working.
Philippe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Buckeye controls the position from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buckeye working the head and body with strikes.
Philippe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Buckeye.
Buckeye tries for a kimura but Philippe is defending well.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philippe keeps working.
Buckeye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buckeye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Philippe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Buckeye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Philippe defends it well.
Buckeye slips under a jab from Philippe.
Philippe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philippe slips a straight right by Buckeye.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckeye misses the target.
Jab, jab by Buckeye - just one landing.
Buckeye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philippe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buckeye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckeye with the counter takedown but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Buckeye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buckeye throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Philippe walks into a left hand.
Philippe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philippe throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckeye.
Philippe needs to keep his hands up - Buckeye had a free shot at his head there.
Philippe 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.
Philippe throws a nice looking combination but Buckeye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Philippe defends it well.
Buckeye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philippe under the eye.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Buckeye misses.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Buckeye.
A jab from Buckeye misses.
Buckeye slips a straight right by Philippe.
Philippe looks to throw the jab but Buckeye is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckeye on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buckeye misses with a hook. Philippe ducked under it nicely.
Philippe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buckeye manages to circle out of the way.
Philippe slips under a jab.
Buckeye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philippe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Buckeye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Philippe.
Buckeye slips under a jab from Philippe.
Philippe lands a head shot.
Buckeye closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Philippe's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Philippe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philippe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckeye missing with a left hand there. Philippe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Buckeye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Philippe throws a shot from downtown. Buckeye moves away and avoids it.
Buckeye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buckeye swings widly with a right hand
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Philippe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philippe misses with a hook.
Philippe misses with a wild combination.
Buckeye shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye lands a jab to the nose.
Buckeye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Buckeye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckeye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Philippe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buckeye looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Philippe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Buckeye off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 Peguero Jean Philippe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Buckeye misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckeye throws a hook to the side of Philippe's head but Philippe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Philippe misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckeye moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Buckeye moved out of range nicely.
Buckeye misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe ducks right into an uppercut from Buckeye.
Buckeye lands an overhand right.
Philippe throws the left hand but Buckeye avoids the punch easily.
Buckeye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Philippe defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Philippe sprawls well. Philippe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckeye just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckeye misses with a looping left.
Philippe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Buckeye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Philippe. Buckeye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Buckeye avoids it well.
Philippe needs to keep his hands up - Buckeye had a free shot at his head there.
Buckeye scores with the left hand. Philippe knows he should have avoided that one.
Philippe connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Philippe misses with a looping left.
A big right from Philippe misses.
Buckeye misses with a straight left.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckeye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Buckeye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philippe.
Buckeye catches Philippe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Buckeye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philippe stuffs the takedown.
Buckeye drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peguero Jean Philippe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Philippe can't keep his opponent in guard - Buckeye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buckeye is looking for a kimura here.
Buckeye seems to be looking for submissions.
Jab Buckeye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Philippe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buckeye trying to pass the guard but Philippe defending well.
Buckeye stops Philippe from getting back to his feet.
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 Peguero Jean Philippe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Philippe, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peguero Jean Philippe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peguero Jean Philippe made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Jab Buckeye was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back and work more on my skills!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 67 p4p, 312 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ihantala.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
Ihantala struggling a bit here.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ihantala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala struggling a bit here.
Ihantala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ihantala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihantala keeps working.
Halo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halo swings around for an armbar but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Ihantala tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo controls Ihantala momentarily but Ihantala frees himself.
Ihantala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halo has his hands on Ihantala's head, controlling the position.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ihantala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ihantala wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala controlling from the top position.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Ihantala from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ihantala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ihantala.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Ihantala fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihantala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ihantala pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo trying to control but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Ihantala is trying to hold Halo in close to prevent damage but Halo has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ihantala is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ihantala looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Ihantala is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ihantala is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ihantala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ihantala is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Ihantala is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo is working for a kimura but Ihantala is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ihantala sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Ihantala defends the submission attempt.
Ihantala wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ihantala is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Ihantala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo is stalling here. Ihantala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ihantala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Halo is trying to control Ihantala's posture but Ihantala avoids it.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ihantala is controlling the pace.
Halo won't allow Ihantala to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is controlling Ihantala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo 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.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Ihantala misses.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ihantala defends it well.
Halo looks for a takedown but Ihantala sprawls well.
Halo moves out of range as Ihantala throws a body kick.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ihantala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ihantala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tali Ihantala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Ihantala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala tries to improve position but can't.
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ihantala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ihantala sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ihantala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ihantala trying to control from the bottom.
Ihantala is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ihantala is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ihantala avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Ihantala defends the submission attempt.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ihantala.
Ihantala is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ihantala keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ihantala gets a clinch.
Ihantala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ihantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Ihantala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ihantala looks to land a combination. Halo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Ihantala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ihantala lands a nice looking body kick.
Ihantala lands a big head kick that sends Halo tumbling to the mat! Ihantala takes a step backwards and waves Halo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Ihantala throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Ihantala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ihantala is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ihantala.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ihantala scores with a nice right hand.
Ihantala feints a jab and as Halo dips his head, Ihantala unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Halo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Halo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ihantala smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Tali Ihantala 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.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'.
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