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HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lycus McIntyre (ranked 4274 p4p, 4276 weight class) and Iason McIntyre (ranked 166 p4p, 167 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lycus McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iason McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iason McIntyre scores with a push kick.
Lycus McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iason McIntyre scores with a spinning back kick!
Iason McIntyre with the inside leg kick.
Iason McIntyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lycus McIntyre connects with a looping right hand.
Lycus McIntyre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iason McIntyre lands a lovely overhand right.
Iason McIntyre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lycus McIntyre is breathing heavily.
Iason McIntyre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lycus McIntyres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lycus McIntyre dodges the punch combination from Iason McIntyre.
Iason McIntyre lands a big right hand that sends Lycus McIntyre crashing to the mat! Iason McIntyre stays standing though and waves Lycus McIntyre back to his feet!
 Lycus McIntyre is rocked!
Iason McIntyre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Iason McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Iason McIntyre delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Iason McIntyre.
Lycus McIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iason McIntyre lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lycus McIntyre is looking to close the distance but Iason McIntyre sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lycus McIntyre crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lycus McIntyre is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Iason McIntyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sour Diesel (ranked 5173 p4p, 5752 weight class) and Luis Naranja (ranked 485 p4p, 510 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Naranja!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
The fighters circling - Naranja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranja.
Diesel tests Naranja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diesel throws a body punch but Naranja moves out of range.
Naranja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naranja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel takes a swing at Naranja's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Naranja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naranja has time to react.
Diesel is looking to wear down Naranja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel feints and then cracks Naranja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranja down.
Naranja moves out of range of the leg kick from Diesel.
Diesel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naranja gets a clinch.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
Naranja blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naranja lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Naranja wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Naranja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranja.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diesel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Diesel.
Diesel digs a good hook to Naranja's body.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naranja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naranja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Naranja's shoulder, as Naranja tries to avoid the shot.
Naranja moves into the clinch successfully.
Naranja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Naranja fails to land.
Naranja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diesel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naranja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranja blocks an uppercut.
Naranja lands a good knee to the midsection. Diesel won't want to take too many of those.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranja lands a shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Naranja tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Naranja misses with a knee strike.
Naranja is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naranja has his back to the cage.
Naranja blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel takes a shot to the head.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Naranja.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranja working aggressively here.
Diesel tries to work over Naranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranja.
Naranja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diesel's face.
 It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Naranja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel digs a right hand into Naranja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naranja's gas tank.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Naranja stalling in the clinch but Diesel improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranja.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Naranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naranja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sour Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sour Diesel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diesel cracks Naranja with a good jab.
Luis Naranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Naranja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel thuds his shin into the meat of Naranja's side.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranja can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Diesel.
Sour Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Naranja defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
As Diesel backs off Naranja throws a huge counter combo but Diesel manages to avoid it all.
Naranja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diesel.
Naranja tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranja moves out of range as Diesel throws a body kick.
Naranja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diesel motions for Naranja to come forward. Diesel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Naranja's head but Naranja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranja wants to clinch up but Diesel keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Diesel as he checks the leg kick.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Naranja manages to avoid it.
Diesel scores with a jab. Naranja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel connects with a single shot there.
Diesel with a nice cross.
Diesel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naranja throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range.
Sour Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a leg kick.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naranja misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
Naranja throws a front kick that sends Diesel stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets tackled into the cage by Naranja. Naranja maintains the clinch.
Naranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Naranja avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranja trying to land knees to the body.
Naranja looking to throw knees to the head but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Naranja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naranja landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranja controls his hands.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranja backwards.
Diesel pushes Naranja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Diesel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naranja doesn't seem phased though.
Naranja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranja.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranja looks to clinch
and Naranja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naranja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naranja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diesel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Diesel misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naranja walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diesel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Naranja moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Naranja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a low kick.
Diesel throws a chopping leg kick but Naranja manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naranja is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sour Diesel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sour Diesel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diesel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naranja wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Naranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranja scores with a one two! Diesel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diesel connects with a body shot that sends Naranja's belly button to the back.
Naranja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Naranja gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Diesel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Naranja!
A victorious Luis Naranja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Ro (ranked 3120 p4p, 5655 weight class) and Frank Nomak (ranked 354 p4p, 504 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Nomak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nomak. Nomak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nomak throws a head kick but Ro moves out of range.
Nomak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Frank Nomak has been cut.
Ro lands an overhand right.
A cross from Ro lands.
Ro lands a left and a right that send Nomak crashing to the mat, dazed. Ro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Nomak is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nomak is still on wobbly legs! Can Ro finish him?
A shot to the liver by Ro. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Nomak finds it's way through Ro's defenses.
Ro cracks Nomak with a left hook right on the temple and Nomak goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ro lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nomak is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Ro!
Pate Ro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayala Batistuta (ranked 3638 p4p, 3673 weight class) and Toutius Sextius (ranked 435 p4p, 439 weight class). Sextius has chosen 40 to 1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayala Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toutius Sextius!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta defending well as Sextius loads up on a big left hand.
Batistuta takes one on the button.
It looks like Ayala Batistuta has been cut.
Sextius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sextius tries to keep at a distance but Batistuta has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
A short uppercut from Sextius.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sextius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sextius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batistuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta prevents a body shot from Sextius.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius avoids the elbow strike from Batistuta, against the cage.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batistuta is pressed up against the cage. Sextius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batistuta down to the mat. Batistuta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batistuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sextius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sextius connects with a high kick.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius moves out of range.
Sextius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batistuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batistuta wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sextius misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Batistuta blocks the leg kick.
Batistuta closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius avoids a wild elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batistuta's elbow.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batistuta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Toutius Sextius has been cut.
Sextius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ayala Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toutius Sextius.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Sextius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batistuta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batistuta pushes off an throws an elbow but Sextius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sextius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius throws a punch but it's blocked by Batistuta.
Sextius is trying to drag Batistuta to the mat but Batistuta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sextius avoids the elbow strike from Batistuta, against the cage.
Sextius can't get the takedown.
Sextius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sextius is working for takedown but Batistuta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it misses.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sextius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sextius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batistuta is defending well.
Batistuta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Batistuta is pushing Sextius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batistuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sextius struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Sextius misses with the head strike.
Sextius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batistuta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sextius can turn it around.
Batistuta blocking some punches.
Sextius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batistuta lands a nice elbow.
Sextius dodges an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius misses with some punches.
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 Ayala Batistuta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Sextius scores with a spinning back kick!
Batistuta moves in looking to clinch but Sextius pushes him off.
Batistuta tries to clinch up
and Sextius counters with a stiff right hand.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius moves out of range.
Batistuta blocks a head kick by Sextius.
Batistuta tries to clinch up.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Sextius is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sextius finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sextius throws a leg kick but Batistuta moved away.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius is having none of it.
Batistuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSextius.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Sextius is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta slips a jab from Sextius.
Batistuta tries to counter by clinching up but Sextius breaks away and moves out of range.
Sextius keeps the fight on the outside.
Batistuta wants to clinch.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Sextius is having none of it.
Batistuta clinches up with Sextius and pushes him back against the cage.
Sextius lands a nice shot to the body.
Sextius throws a head punch that misses.
Sextius lands a shoulder strike.
Batistuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sextius tries to work over Batistuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sextius scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sextius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batistuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sextius misses with a body punch.
Batistuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sextius blocks the elbow strike.
Sextius takes an elbow to the temple.
Batistuta has Sextius pressed against the cage.
Batistuta has Sextius pushed against the cage.
Batistuta misses with an elbow strike.
Sextius misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
Sextius misses with a body punch.
Sextius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sextius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batistuta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batistuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sextius tries to work over Batistuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batistuta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batistuta throws an elbow but misses.
Sextius tries for a takedown but Batistuta manages to get underhooks.
Sextius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sextius throws a punch but it's blocked by Batistuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sextius wants a takedown.
Ayala Batistuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toutius Sextius.
Sextius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sextius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sextius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sextius blocks an elbow strike.
Ayala Batistuta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sextius tries a body shot but Batistuta blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batistuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sextius's brow.
Sextius blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sextius dodges an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius blocks an elbow strike from Batistuta.
Sextius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sextius takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toutius Sextius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sextius wants to land a leg kick but Batistuta is out of range.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sextius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sextius misses with a kick to the body.
Batistuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batistuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batistuta darts in trying to clinch
enabling Sextius to counter with a crisp jab.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sextius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ayala Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius lands a head kick that stumbles Batistuta and the fighters go to the mat.
Batistuta is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sextius forces his way into half guard.
Oh Batistuta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batistuta pushes Sextius off looking to stand but Sextius dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sextius seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Batistuta is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toutius Sextius!
After winning the bout, Toutius Sextius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fransisco (ranked 2607 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 359 p4p, 517 weight class). Tong Panong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tetris Song. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Fransisco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fransisco is looking to escape.
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Fransisco is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fransisco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tong Panong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong Panong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong Panong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from breaking the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a takedown into guard.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Tong Panong prevents Fransisco from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Fransisco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tong Panong looking for a sweep. Not yet Tong Panong, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tong Panong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tong Panong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fransisco is trying to stand back up but Tong Panong is controlling him
Tong Panong is trying to control. Fransisco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tong Panong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fransisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong Panong.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong not doing much here.
Fransisco tries to kick Tong Panong off but Tong Panong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tong Panong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fransisco to regain full guard.
Tong Panong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fransisco . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tong Panong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fransisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tong Panong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fransisco pushes Tong Panong off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Fransisco misses
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tong Panong has managed to clinch.
Tong Panong successfully pulls guard.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
Tong Panong seems keen to control Fransisco 's posture.
Fransisco preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fransisco lands with a nice combination. Tong Panong backs away looking to recover.
Fransisco is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fransisco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tong Panong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fransisco won't be happy with that.
Tong Panong throws a strike aimed at the side of Fransisco 's head but Fransisco avoids it well.
Fransisco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tong Panong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Fransisco .
Fransisco delivers a nice body kick.
Fransisco throws the kick towards the body but Tong Panong avoids it.
Fransisco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Fransisco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fransisco .
Gabriel Fransisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransisco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong Panong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tong Panong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tong Panong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fransisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fransisco 's face.
Nice body punch from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fransisco regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong stops Fransisco from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fransisco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Fransisco 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fransisco is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fransisco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fransisco stuffs the takedown.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Fransisco throws a body kick.
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Fransisco back into the cage.
Tong Panong has picked Fransisco up - he's going for a ride! Tong Panong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fransisco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tong Panong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tong Panong obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tong Panong tightens his grip and picks Fransisco up, before dumping him to the ground. Fransisco manages to land in guard.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tong Panong throwing strikes from guard but Fransisco blocks nicely.
Tong Panong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fransisco 's head.
Tong Panong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fransisco wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fransisco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Fransisco . Those never looked like landing.
That's four 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fransisco enables Tong Panong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fransisco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet but Tong Panong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong pushes down on Fransisco 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fransisco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Fransisco against the cage.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Fransisco won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Tong Panong.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Fransisco can't break the clinch.
Fransisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Fransisco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tong Panong scores with a hook to the body.
Fransisco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong has hold of one of Fransisco 's legs. Fransisco is fighting the takedown attempt but Tong Panong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Tong Panong won't allow Fransisco to get back to his feet.
Marc Tong Panong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tong Panong lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Fransisco is keeping the position.
Tong Panong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Panong trying to control but Fransisco is working from the bottom.
Fransisco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tong Panong advances position into side control!
Tong Panong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fransisco tries to escape but Tong Panong is in control.
Tong Panong controlling the position.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tong Panong tries to move to mount but Fransisco blocks the move with his legs.
Fransisco seems a little lost for a moment, as Tong Panong dominates the positioning.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tong Panong has closed the distance and engaged Fransisco in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tong Panong is looking to sweep but instead, Fransisco has passed into half guard.
Tong Panong wants to improve his position but Fransisco is controlling well.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tong Panong is controlling Fransisco 's trapped leg to prevent Fransisco from advancing to side control.
Tong Panong is continuing to stall.
Fransisco wants to stand up but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fransisco is working away from the top position though.
Tong Panong is concentrating on defense, preventing Fransisco from advancing position.
Tong Panong trying to control here.
Fransisco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fransisco misses with a series of wild punches.
Fransisco throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransisco motions for Tong Panong to come forward. Fransisco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tong Panong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gabriel Fransisco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Tong Panong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tong Panong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Marc Tong Panong 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCork (ranked 3078 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Shawn The General (ranked 392 p4p, 394 weight class). McCork comes to the cage accompanied by Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy McCork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn The General!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The General fails with a takedown attempt.
McCork looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The General tries to land a body kick
and McCork counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
McCork throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The General works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCork preventing the sweep.
McCork postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The General is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCork lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The General bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCork's guard.
The General pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCork is keeping the position for now.
McCork wants to improve his position but instead The General has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The General is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCork sees it coming and defends easily.
McCork tries to roll over but The General keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The General is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCork is holding on to half guard well.
The General wants to work for an arm triangle but McCork is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCork is controlling The General's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCork wants to improve his position but The General is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The General is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCork sees it coming and defends easily.
McCork on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCork tries to get out of the position.
McCork is trying to get back to full guard.
The General is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCork doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The General.
McCork knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The General on the ground.
McCork is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCork gets back to full guard.
McCork has his hands on The General's head, controlling the position.
The General is in close to McCork's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The General drops back looking for a leg! McCork is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCork manages to kick The General off! The General jumps back into McCork's guard.
McCork is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCork wants to sweep here but The General controlling him for the moment.
McCork working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The General.
The General trying to control but McCork is working from the bottom.
McCork bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The General's guard.
The General looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCork is one step ahead there.
The General preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The General working a defensive guard here.
McCork wants to control from the top but The General keeps moving.
McCork is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The General is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The General is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Tommy McCork will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCork closes this distance looking for a takedown but The General circles away.
The General shoots in and drives through. McCork sprawls well.
McCork was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by McCork as he connects with a hook.
McCork uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The General with a poor takedown
and McCork counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCork drops The General with a straight left! Oh this is bad for The General! McCork dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy McCork!
Tommy McCork thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Skoromniy (ranked 2870 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Miet Cleever (ranked 367 p4p, 361 weight class). Miet Cleever has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Skoromniy's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Skoromniy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoromniy tests Cleever's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skoromniy looks to land a combination. Cleever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skoromniy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Skoromniy to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever misses with a hook.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skoromniy stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skoromniy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skoromniy connects with a body shot that sends Cleever's belly button to the back.
Cleever closes the distance but Skoromniy moves to the side
and Skoromniy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever looks to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleever tries to move into range but Skoromniy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skoromniy throws a right hand that misses
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy misses with a few strikes there.
Cleever let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Skoromniy throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy sizes up Cleever with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Cleever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cleever there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Cleever misses.
Cleever lands a slapping body shot.
Cleever swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy staying out of range there.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleever punishes Skoromniy's body with a nice straight punch.
Skoromniy throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skoromniy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Skoromniy connects with the punch.
Skoromniy misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoromniy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks.
Skoromniy misses with a wild combination.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Skoromniy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Cleever wants to counter the offense by Skoromniy and move into the clinch position.
Skoromniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a jab.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Cleever avoids the punch easily.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever swings for the body but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Igor Skoromniy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Skoromniy in a clinch.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoromniy takes a shot to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Skoromniy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skoromniy's gas tank.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Cleever improves position.
Skoromniy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleever's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skoromniy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever takes a shot to the head.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleever works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skoromniy is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Miet Cleever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skoromniy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Cleever.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Skoromniy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever gets through Skoromniy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleever tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cleever throws a right and a left that Skoromniy avoids nicely.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
It seemed like Cleever was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleever lands with a straight right. Skoromniy didn't see that one coming.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cleever.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleever.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Skoromniy has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miet Cleever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skoromniy has his back to the cage.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cleever presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor Skoromniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleever 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever wins by unanimous decision!
Miet Cleever decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Blood (ranked 2875 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Amadeo Thevenet (ranked 336 p4p, 323 weight class). Conan Blood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 Montreal, Conan Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amadeo Thevenet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thevenet connects with a body shot.
Blood throws a hook to the side of Thevenet's head but Thevenet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thevenet.
A telegraphed right hand from Thevenet misses the target.
Blood misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thevenet.
Thevenet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blood scores with a punch to the head.
Blood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thevenet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thevenet.
Blood keeping full guard, as Thevenet tries to pass.
Thevenet stands up over Blood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thevenet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thevenet throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thevenet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thevenet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thevenet tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Thevenet stops Blood from standing up.
Thevenet is in close to Blood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thevenet distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thevenet on the ground.
Thevenet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thevenet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thevenet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thevenet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thevenet postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet landing with the ground and pound.
Thevenet landing some decent shots from guard.
Thevenet is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blood wants to stand but Thevenet is controlling the position.
Thevenet works over Blood with some ground and pound from guard.
Thevenet postures up and lands a big shot to Blood's brow.
Thevenet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thevenet landing with the ground and pound.
Thevenet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to stand but Thevenet is controlling the position.
Thevenet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thevenet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood's head.
Blood wants to stand and escape but Thevenet is having none of it.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thevenet 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.
Thevenet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thevenet working some strikes from top position.
Thevenet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thevenet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thevenet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thevenet slips nicely into half guard.
Thevenet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thevenet slips a nice elbow through Blood's hands, connecting with Blood's forehead.
Thevenet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thevenet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thevenet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thevenet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thevenet lands strikes from half guard.
Blood is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeo Thevenet 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.
Thevenet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thevenet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Thevenet blocking some punches.
Thevenet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood digs a right hand into Thevenet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thevenet's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blood prevents a body shot from Thevenet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thevenet stalls.
Blood works on Thevenet's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood working Thevenet over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thevenet.
Thevenet is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thevenet misses with a body punch.
Blood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Thevenet controls the action.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Thevenet blocks with his arms.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Thevenet avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thevenet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thevenet lands a takedown into guard.
Thevenet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thevenet throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Thevenet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thevenet landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thevenet wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood wants to get back to his feet but Thevenet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood misses with an uppercut.
Blood lands a jab to the nose.
Blood misses with a right hand
so Thevenet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thevenet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thevenet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thevenet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thevenet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thevenet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thevenet postures up and lands a big shot to Blood's brow.
Blood has momentary wrist control but Thevenet slips an elbow through the middle.
Thevenet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thevenet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thevenet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thevenet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thevenet landing with the ground and pound.
Thevenet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thevenet connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thevenet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thevenet controlling from the top position.
Thevenet connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amadeo Thevenet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thevenet jabs Blood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thevenet moves into the clinch.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Thevenet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thevenet scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Blood is trapped and Thevenet is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thevenet lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thevenet lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thevenet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thevenet lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Thevenet throwing damaging strikes from the back! Blood could be in trouble here!
Blood is trying to get back to his feet but Thevenet has full control of the position and if anything, Blood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The referee is taking a good look at Blood as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Thevenet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thevenet punches Blood on the ear.
Oh Blood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thevenet lands a good shot there. Blood covers up! Thevenet smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Blood to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Thevenet jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeo Thevenet!
A determined Amadeo Thevenet didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexan Gevorgyan (ranked 2991 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Hans Abarai (ranked 379 p4p, 248 weight class). 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, Alexan Gevorgyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gevorgyan misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai tries to counter with a clinch but Gevorgyan shakes him off and moves away.
Gevorgyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Abarai misses.
Gevorgyan tries to keep at a distance but Abarai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gevorgyan tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gevorgyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
I was talking to Gevorgyan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gevorgyan blocks an uppercut.
Abarai lands an elbow just above Gevorgyan 's eye.
It looks like Alexan Gevorgyan has been cut.
Gevorgyan blocking some punches.
Abarai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gevorgyan's defenses.
Gevorgyan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gevorgyan stalling against the cage.
Gevorgyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gevorgyan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abarai is keeping busy.
A short right from Gevorgyan on the inside.
Gevorgyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gevorgyan's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gevorgyan is struggling to control the position.
Abarai tries to work over Gevorgyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gevorgyan leaning against his opponent.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Gevorgyan controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Gevorgyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gevorgyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Gevorgyan controls the action.
Gevorgyan gets through Abarai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gevorgyan is trying to force a seperation but Abarai has the dominant position.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gevorgyan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Gevorgyan controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan leaning against his opponent.
Gevorgyan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Gevorgyan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai tries a body shot but Gevorgyan blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gevorgyan.
Abarai has Gevorgyan pressed against the cage, preventing Gevorgyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gevorgyan is trying to break free.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Gevorgyan controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
Abarai tries to work over Gevorgyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gevorgyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Gevorgyan controls the action.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gevorgyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gevorgyan throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands a nice elbow.
Gevorgyan blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Gevorgyan controls his hands.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gevorgyan misses with the head strike.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abarai up against the cage.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Gevorgyan.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gevorgyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gevorgyan is trying to stall.
Gevorgyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Abarai has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gevorgyan.
Gevorgyan lands with a light punch inside.
Gevorgyan prevents a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Gevorgyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abarai tries a body shot but Gevorgyan blocks it.
Gevorgyan lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Gevorgyan.
Abarai tries a body shot but Gevorgyan blocks it.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
Gevorgyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abarai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gevorgyan is rocked!
Abarai pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gevorgyan! Abarai unloads with more strikes and Gevorgyan sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Abarai!
Hans Abarai opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 1331 p4p, 2877 weight class) and KoolAID Jackson (ranked 211 p4p, 388 weight class). KoolAID Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KoolAID Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets caught napping as Ilmarinen dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilmarinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Next Level MMA inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Ilmarinen controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Ilmarinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ilmarinen 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.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ilmarinen has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ilmarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen stalling.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ilmarinen is one step ahead there.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Ilmarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Ilmarinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ilmarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Ilmarinen mounts him!
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Ilmarinen landing shots from mount.
Jackson is rocked!
Ilmarinen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jackson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ilmarinen around the waist but Ilmarinen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ilmarinen is the winner by TKO! Ilmarinen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anton Ilmarinen 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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