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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saw Ba Nyein (ranked 3989 p4p, 24342 weight class) and Max Rose (ranked 211 p4p, 268 weight class). Rose has chosen Young Man Rumble as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saw Ba Nyein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Rose!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ba Nyein throws out a powerful jab.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose moves forwards but Ba Nyein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ba Nyein throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
Rose tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Ba Nyein's shoulder, as Ba Nyein tries to avoid the shot.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ba Nyein connects with a solid leg kick.
Ba Nyein misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein misses with a body kick.
Ba Nyein misses with a kick to the body
and Rose counters by clinching up.
Ba Nyein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein lands a right hand.
Rose blocks a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch to the body.
Ba Nyein blocks the elbow strike.
Ba Nyein avoids a wild elbow strike from Rose.
Rose misses with an elbow strike.
Rose misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ba Nyein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with an elbow strike.
Ba Nyein tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose with a hook.
Ba Nyein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Ba Nyein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose instigates a clinch.
Rose breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ba Nyein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ba Nyein scores with a nice strike.
Ba Nyein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ba Nyein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Ba Nyein's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ba Nyein throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ba Nyein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Ba Nyein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose prevents a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands a shot to the body.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Ba Nyein avoids the damage to the body.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ba Nyein is defending well for now.
Ba Nyein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rose lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ba Nyein digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Ba Nyein improves position.
A short left from Rose.
Ba Nyein lands a body shot.
Rose pushes off an throws an elbow but Ba Nyein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands a nice uppercut.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose has Ba Nyein pressed against the cage, preventing Ba Nyein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ba Nyein lands a body shot.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ba Nyein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Rose wants to clinch up but Ba Nyein keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Ba Nyein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ba Nyein defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose 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.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba Nyein circles away.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Ba Nyein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ba Nyein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose tries to clinch there but Ba Nyein circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ba Nyein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose moves out of range as Ba Nyein throws a body kick.
Rose takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ba Nyein backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saw Ba Nyein 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.
Rose blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Ba Nyein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ba Nyein.
Rose throws a hook but Ba Nyein avoids it easily.
Rose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ba Nyein's sensitive parts.
Rose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose connects with a right hand. Ba Nyein shakes it off.
Ba Nyein throws a push kick but Rose slaps the foot to one side.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ba Nyein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Ba Nyein circles away.
Ba Nyein misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Ba Nyein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ba Nyein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba Nyein catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ba Nyein.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ba Nyein!
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!
Ba Nyein misses the jab.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Ba Nyein's head but Ba Nyein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba Nyein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Ba Nyein scores with a body shot.
Ba Nyein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ba Nyein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ba Nyein moves out of range of the strikes.
Ba Nyein with the inside leg kick.
Ba Nyein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rose's head.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ba Nyein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ba Nyein. Ba Nyein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ba Nyein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ba Nyein with a nice calf kick.
Crunch! Ba Nyein slams his shin into Rose's torso.
Saw Ba Nyein is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose defending well as Ba Nyein loads up on a big left hand.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Ba Nyein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Ba Nyein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ba Nyein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ba Nyein throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off.
Rose is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rose throws a hook but Ba Nyein avoids it easily.
Ba Nyein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rose throws the left hand but Ba Nyein avoids the punch easily.
Ba Nyein digs a good hook to Rose's body.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ba Nyein.
Rose wants to counter the offense by Ba Nyein and move into the clinch position.
Ba Nyein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Ba Nyein digs a good hook to Rose's body.
That kick from Rose tenderised Ba Nyein's leg. Ba Nyein is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ba Nyein looks for the body kick but Rose saw that one coming.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch.
Ba Nyein lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Ba Nyein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose misses with an elbow over the top.
Rose wants to get back to striking at distance but Ba Nyein won't allow it.
Ba Nyein blocks an elbow strike.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ba Nyein.
Rose blocks a body shot from Ba Nyein.
Max Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ba Nyein blocks an elbow strike.
Rose trying to control the position but instead, Ba Nyein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rose into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Rose tries a body shot but Ba Nyein blocks it.
Ba Nyein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ba Nyein working aggressively here.
Ba Nyein throws a head punch that misses.
Ba Nyein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ba Nyein avoids the elbow strike from Rose, against the cage.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Ba Nyein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ba Nyein lands a body punch.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saw Ba Nyein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rose tries to clinch up but Ba Nyein circles away and keeps his distance.
Ba Nyein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rose avoids it.
A jab from Ba Nyein misses.
Rose misses the jab.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose wants to clinch.
Ba Nyein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ba Nyein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rose misses with a hook. Ba Nyein ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Ba Nyein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ba Nyein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ba Nyein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rose will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ba Nyein throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Ba Nyein is looking to land body kicks.
Rose tries to counter with a clinch but Ba Nyein shakes him off and moves away.
Ba Nyein throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ba Nyein scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ba Nyein, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Ba Nyein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ba Nyein.
Rose lands a glancing blow to the side of Ba Nyein's head.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Rose throws a hook but Ba Nyein blocks it.
Rose clinches up with Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba Nyein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ba Nyein, pushing him back against the cage.
Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein blocks an elbow strike.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Ba Nyein throws a head punch that misses.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rose just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ba Nyein's brow.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ba Nyein blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ba Nyein avoids it.
Ba Nyein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Ba Nyein controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Ba Nyein back against the cage.
Ba Nyein lands with a left to the head.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ba Nyein is defending well for now.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ba Nyein is defending well for now.
Ba Nyein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Ba Nyein misses with some punches.
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Ba Nyein's shoulder, as Ba Nyein tries to avoid the shot.
Ba Nyein lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Ba Nyein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ba Nyein connects with a solid leg kick.
Ba Nyein scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Ba Nyein.
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ba Nyein finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saw Ba Nyein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ba Nyein scores with a push kick.
Rose misses with a hook.
Ba Nyein misses with a head kick.
Ba Nyein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ba Nyein moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Ba Nyein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Ba Nyein catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ba Nyein misses with a body punch
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rose just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ba Nyein's brow.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Ba Nyein is controlling him.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Ba Nyein avoids the damage to the body.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Ba Nyein avoids the damage to the body.
Max Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ba Nyein working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saw Ba Nyein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ba Nyein, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saw Ba Nyein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panomrunglek Sitsongrit (ranked 4146 p4p, 6093 weight class) and Mr Azerbaijan (ranked 411 p4p, 486 weight class). Azerbaijan has chosen Huka Blues - Harry Slash & The Slashtones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panomrunglek Sitsongrit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Azerbaijan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azerbaijan throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Azerbaijan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azerbaijan throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Azerbaijan avoids it.
A left lands for Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that half lands.
Azerbaijan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Azerbaijan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lunges at Azerbaijan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azerbaijan's hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azerbaijan sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azerbaijan misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azerbaijan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azerbaijan counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azerbaijan throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Azerbaijan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azerbaijan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Azerbaijan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azerbaijan throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Azerbaijan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Azerbaijan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Azerbaijan takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azerbaijan connects with a jab.
Azerbaijan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azerbaijan connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azerbaijan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azerbaijan throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit 's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Azerbaijan lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit has had enough of the clinch but Azerbaijan keeps him there for the moment.
Azerbaijan working aggressively here.
Azerbaijan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azerbaijan backwards.
Azerbaijan scores with a shoulder strike.
Azerbaijan looking to slow down the pace here.
Azerbaijan misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Azerbaijan steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
A big right from Azerbaijan misses.
Azerbaijan scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit 's head backwards.
Azerbaijan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Azerbaijan sees coming a mile off.
Azerbaijan blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Azerbaijan is out of range.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Azerbaijan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Azerbaijan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azerbaijan misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azerbaijan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azerbaijan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azerbaijan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter combination but Azerbaijan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Azerbaijan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Azerbaijan scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Azerbaijan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azerbaijan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azerbaijan moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Azerbaijan misses with a straight right.
Azerbaijan misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azerbaijan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azerbaijan 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.
Azerbaijan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azerbaijan backs up against the cage.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azerbaijan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Azerbaijan shakes it off.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azerbaijan thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Azerbaijan scoring well with a low kick there.
Azerbaijan misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azerbaijan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit 's defenses.
Azerbaijan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azerbaijan tries to work over Sitsongrit 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azerbaijan prevents Sitsongrit from breaking the clinch.
Azerbaijan lands with a left to the head.
Azerbaijan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azerbaijan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azerbaijan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azerbaijan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Azerbaijan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Azerbaijan lands an elbow just above Sitsongrit 's eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azerbaijan backwards.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azerbaijan has him pressed against the cage.
Azerbaijan throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azerbaijan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azerbaijan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azerbaijan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Azerbaijan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azerbaijan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azerbaijan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Azerbaijan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Azerbaijan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azerbaijan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azerbaijan connects with a looping right hand.
Azerbaijan blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Azerbaijan counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit .
Sloppy strikes from Azerbaijan. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Azerbaijan is out of range.
Azerbaijan blocks the body kick.
Azerbaijan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azerbaijan looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azerbaijan ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azerbaijan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azerbaijan, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azerbaijan misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azerbaijan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Azerbaijan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Azerbaijan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan connects with the punch.
Azerbaijan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a counter high kick but Azerbaijan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Azerbaijan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azerbaijan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Azerbaijan moves away
letting Azerbaijan counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azerbaijan misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azerbaijan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Azerbaijan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azerbaijan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azerbaijan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit tries to bum rush Azerbaijan with a series of wild strikes but Azerbaijan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azerbaijan connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit catches Azerbaijan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azerbaijan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azerbaijan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azerbaijan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Azerbaijan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Azerbaijan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Azerbaijan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Azerbaijan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit . That's going to slow Azerbaijan down.
Azerbaijan with a nice cross.
Azerbaijan lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit 's head back.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azerbaijan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azerbaijan misses the jab.
Azerbaijan throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Azerbaijan.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Azerbaijan.
As Azerbaijan tries to get set, Sitsongrit tries to push him back and clinch up but Azerbaijan manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azerbaijan if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Azerbaijan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azerbaijan misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Azerbaijan misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Azerbaijan misses.
Sitsongrit thumps Azerbaijan with a low kick.
Azerbaijan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azerbaijan thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azerbaijan misses with a low kick.
Azerbaijan throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Azerbaijan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azerbaijan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit .
Azerbaijan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azerbaijan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Azerbaijan.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azerbaijan lands a lovely overhand right.
Azerbaijan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azerbaijan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azerbaijan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Azerbaijan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azerbaijan cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Azerbaijan jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azerbaijan misses with a low kick.
Azerbaijan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azerbaijan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Panomrunglek Sitsongrit .
I think Azerbaijan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jango Watts (ranked 2368 p4p, 5749 weight class) and Amara Kan (ranked 308 p4p, 528 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jango Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amara Kan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kan misses its intended target.
Watts is looking to counter punch.
Amara Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kan looks to land a right hand but Watts moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kan. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kan.
Kan throws a jab when Watts was well out of range.
Kan looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Watts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Kan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Kan misses.
Kan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan lands a left and a right that send Watts crashing to the mat, dazed. Kan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Watts is rocked!
Kan has closed the distance and engaged Watts in a clinch.
Watts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Watts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Kan.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Watts letting Kan take a breather here.
Kan lands a big right hand that drops Watts! The killer instinct kicks in and Kan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amara Kan!
Amara Kan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 3227 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Marcellus Wallace (ranked 429 p4p, 549 weight class). Time To Fight Wright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wallace wants to stand back up but Wright manages to pass into side control.
Wallace gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wright trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is in no mood to give up.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wright throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Wallace has his hands clasped together but Wright breaks the hold and Wallace is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Time To Fight Wright!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Time To Fight Wright waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Wilson (ranked 4058 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Devon Miles (ranked 498 p4p, 367 weight class). Miles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A History of Bad Men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Miles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Miles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miles misses with a left hand
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Miles throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles misses the jab.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Miles throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson pushes Miles up against the cage in a clinch.
Miles breaks from the clinch.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson swings for the body but Miles moves out of range.
Miles misses with an uppercut
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miles thinking.
Miles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devon Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Miles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with a double jab
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Miles sprawling to the canvas! Miles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wilson finish him?!
 Miles is rocked!
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Wilson slips a jab from Miles.
Wilson digs a good hook to Miles's body.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles.
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a nice right hand that sends Miles toppling to the canvas! Miles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wilson finish him?!
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
It looks like Wilson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wilson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Miles crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Rockefeller (ranked 2753 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 343 p4p, 445 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Roll with it- Oasis. Albert Rockefeller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman.
Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
Rockefeller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Jack Chapman has been cut.
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Chapman tries to move into range but Rockefeller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Rockefeller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockefeller continues to drive forward.
Albert Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rockefeller defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Rockefeller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chapman moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Rockefeller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman.
Rockefeller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chapman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rockefeller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chapman shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rockefeller is looking to counter punch.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Chapman throws out a counter right but Rockefeller avoids it with no problem.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller stuffs the takedown attempt from Chapman. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a big shot that drops Chapman! Can he finish him?
Chapman is rocked!
Rockefeller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.
Chapman is still in real trouble! Can Rockefeller finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chapman seems to have recovered his senses.
Chapman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is still trying to improve position.
Rockefeller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chapman is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the head.
Chapman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
Rockefeller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman has his takedown stuffed
and Rockefeller counters with a huge left! Chapman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rockefeller isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chapman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rockefeller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Rockefeller!
Albert Rockefeller 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadius Highwind (ranked 1635 p4p, 2514 weight class) and Marcus Wheeler (ranked 222 p4p, 318 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadius Highwind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wheeler throws a jab when Highwind was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Highwind misses the target.
Highwind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Highwind misses.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.
Wheeler looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highwind manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Wheeler. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
A nice side step and Wheeler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wheeler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wheeler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
Wheeler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wheeler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wheeler looks to score with a jab to the body but Highwind is just out of range.
Wheeler lands a nice hook to Highwind's body. Highwind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Wheeler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highwind misses with a two punch combination.
Highwind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Highwind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Highwind misses.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Highwind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheeler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wheeler tests Highwind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Highwind pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wheeler back to the cage. Highwind follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Highwind throws a jab but it's blocked by Wheeler.
A combination from Highwind does no damage.
Wheeler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highwind swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wheeler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler throws a sloppy body shot
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Highwind. Those never looked like landing.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Highwind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wheeler punishes Highwind's body with a nice straight punch.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
It looked like Highwind wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wheeler moves forwards but Highwind connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Highwind misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Wheeler misses.
Highwind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Highwind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Highwind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Highwind slips a straight right by Wheeler.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Highwind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Highwind. Beautiful body shot.
Highwind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wheeler throws out a counter right but Highwind avoids it with no problem.
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 Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Highwind with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wheeler scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Wheeler finds it's target.
Wheeler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Highwind's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wheeler looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheeler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highwind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wheeler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
Wheeler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Highwind throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Highwind doesn't seem bothered though.
Highwind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Highwind swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highwind.
Highwind misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wheeler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheeler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind swings for the body but Wheeler moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind slips a jab from Wheeler.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Highwind.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highwind has time to react.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highwind on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wheeler.
Highwind throws a lazy right hand but Wheeler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheeler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
Highwind misses the shot to the body.
Highwind misses with a hook to the body
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wheeler digs a good hook to Highwind's body.
A shot to the body from Highwind misses
and Wheeler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Highwind slips under a jab from Wheeler.
Highwind scores with a jab. Wheeler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Highwind misses with a combination
enabling Wheeler to counter with a crisp jab.
Highwind swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wheeler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Highwind throws a shot from downtown. Wheeler moves away and avoids it.
Wheeler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highwind misses with a jab to the body
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Highwind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheeler was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
A left and a right from Highwind both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highwind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Highwind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Highwind moves forwards but Wheeler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wheeler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highwind throws out the jab.
A jab from Highwind misses.
Wheeler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wheeler.
Highwind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Marcus Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highwind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wheeler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highwind.
Highwind throws a lazy uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a nice body shot.
Highwind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highwind.
Highwind scores with a jab to the jaw.
Highwind looks to land a combination but Wheeler avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.
Wheeler moves out of range as Highwind strikes.
A little jabbing left from Wheeler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highwind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheeler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Highwind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wheeler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Highwind throws a sloppy body shot
and Highwind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Highwind.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Highwind slips the punch.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Wheeler's head but Wheeler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Highwind throws a hook but Wheeler blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wheeler! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Highwind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Wheeler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Highwind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wheeler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Highwind sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wheeler lands with a straight right. Highwind didn't see that one coming.
Highwind works the jab nicely.
Highwind cracks a nice hook into Wheeler's ribs.
Highwind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highwind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wheeler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highwind thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wheeler misses with a hook. Highwind ducked under it nicely.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wheeler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wheeler cracks Highwind with an open hand slap.
Highwind misses with a wild combination.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Wheeler.
Wheeler catches Highwind with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Highwind is rocked!
Wheeler is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Highwind flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Highwind is out cold! Wheeler holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Wheeler!
Marcus Wheeler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marcus Wheeler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Abul (ranked 2537 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 320 p4p, 175 weight class). Abul comes to the cage accompanied by Stone The Crows. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Abul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawking throws a poor cross that misses
and Abul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawking slips a straight right by Abul.
Hawking takes a swing at Abul's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Abul misses its target.
Abul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abul misses with an uppercut.
Abul throws a big shot that misses.
Abul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawking at a distance.
Hawking misses with a right hand
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking lands a slapping body shot.
Hawking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawking throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Abul to counter with a crisp jab.
Abul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Hawking misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abul scores with a decent looking hook.
Stephen Hawking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abul scores with a jab to the head.
Abul throws a shot from downtown. Hawking moves away and avoids it.
Abul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawking will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abul.
Hawking ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawking misses with a straight left.
Hawking just misses with a punch to the body.
Abul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Hawking misses
and Abul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
Abul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. Abul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Hawking misses.
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!
Abul moves forwards but Hawking connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawking misses with a hook to the body
and Abul counters with a nice uppercut.
Abul just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawking fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abul on the side of the head.
Hawking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abul misses with an uppercut. Hawking saw that one coming.
Hawking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawking jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abul misses with a head kick.
Abul misses with an uppercut
letting Hawking counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abul throws a head kick that misses.
Hawking misses the shot to the body.
Abul throwing a counter right hand but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hawking.
Hawking cracks a nice hook into Abul's ribs.
Hawking throws a poor cross that misses
and Abul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abul swings widly with a right hand
and Hawking counters with a stiff right hand.
Abul is rocked!
Abul misses with an uppercut
and Hawking scores with a counter punch that sends Abul to the canvas! Hawking smells blood - he's punishing Abul with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Abul has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sugawara Ichirou (ranked 1741 p4p, 1941 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 261 p4p, 282 weight class). Ichirou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Milky Way. 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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sugawara Ichirou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker looking to score a takedown here. Ichirou is defending well but Breaker drives through and ends up in Ichirou's guard.
Breaker won't allow Ichirou to get back to his feet.
Breaker trying to control but Ichirou is working from the bottom.
Breaker stops Ichirou from standing up.
Breaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ichirou can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichirou is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Breaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Breaker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Breaker slips under a jab from Ichirou.
Breaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ichirou did well to prevent Breaker getting side control.
Breaker prevents Ichirou from standing back up.
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ichirou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker is controlling the pace.
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.
Ichirou looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ichirou tries to kick Breaker off but Breaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichirou is trying to stand up here but Breaker is controlling him well.
Ichirou is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Ichirou is defending well.
Ichirou has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ichirou looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Breaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ichirou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breaker prevents Ichirou from standing back up.
Ichirou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ichirou tries to get out of the position.
Breaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ichirou is just riding it out for now. Breaker eventually gives up the hold.
Ichirou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
Ichirou pushes Breaker off looking to stand but Breaker dives back in and keeps control.
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker 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.
Ichirou lands a body shot.
Breaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ichirou.
Breaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ichirou to the mat! Ichirou manages to get full guard.
Breaker slips nicely into half guard.
Breaker prevents Ichirou from standing back up.
Ichirou pushes Breaker off but Breaker dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ichirou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichirou is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ichirou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ichirou is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ichirou has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ichirou is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Breaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Breaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ichirou, who protects the arm well.
Bone Breaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichirou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ichirou is wriggling around trying to escape but Breaker has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Ichirou taps out and Breaker picks up the big win! Great work there by Breaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker is the new middleweight champion!
Bone Breaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ajin Heceda (ranked 1003 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Steel Adams (ranked 142 p4p, 242 weight class). Heceda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Believer. 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajin Heceda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Heceda passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heceda stalling.
Heceda is stalling here. Adams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda regains half guard.
Heceda actively working from the bottom here.
Heceda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Heceda pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Heceda working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Adams has Heceda pulled in close to control his posture.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Heceda advances position into side control!
Heceda has hold of Adams's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Adams tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Heceda cranks the arm and Adams screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Adams, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ajin Heceda 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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