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DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 2335 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 109 p4p, 98 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dives in and scores a takedown into Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good body shot from Gray.
We've been hearing reports that Gray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Kyrvänsyylä's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray pulls guard successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray won't let him.
Gray 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.
Gray controlling the position.
Kyrvänsyylä would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gray seems keen to control Kyrvänsyylä's posture.
Gray continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to sweep here but Kyrvänsyylä controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray thows a huge punch but Kyrvänsyylä dodges it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gray trying to control from Kyrvänsyylä's half guard. Kyrvänsyylä has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the jab.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a big counter combination but Gray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gray tries to clinch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray is looking to clinch but Kyrvänsyylä is avoiding it.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
Gray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyrvänsyylä swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray pushes Kyrvänsyylä up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray dives in and grabs Kyrvänsyylä's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyrvänsyylä pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Gray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gray throws a strike aimed at the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it well.
Gray happy to just control the position for now.
Gray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kyrvänsyylä is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kyrvänsyylä pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Kyrvänsyylä follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kyrvänsyylä!
Gray looking to control but instead Kyrvänsyylä has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray stops Kyrvänsyylä from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyrvänsyylä is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä defending well.
Gray wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him busy.
Gray is pressing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyrvänsyylä is holding on for now.
Gray stops Kyrvänsyylä from getting back to his feet.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyrvänsyylä does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Kyrvänsyylä to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kyrvänsyylä tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gray is in Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Hector Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray throws a strike but Kyrvänsyylä rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Kyrvänsyylä is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand but Gray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä wanted to stand there but Gray had control of the position.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyrvänsyylä is one step ahead there.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to stand but Gray is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gray working for submissions but it's allowed Kyrvänsyylä to get to half guard.
Gray wants to sweep but Kyrvänsyylä has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyrvänsyylä is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Kyrvänsyylä circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray rushes Kyrvänsyylä and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a left hand.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Kyrvänsyylä has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyrvänsyylä's waist but Kyrvänsyylä gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray goes for a double leg but Kyrvänsyylä avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kyrvänsyylä continues to drive forward.
Kyrvänsyylä slows down the pace here.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray prevents a body shot from Kyrvänsyylä.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrvänsyylä. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kyrvänsyylä leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyrvänsyylä on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyrvänsyylä's guard now, I'm sure.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrvänsyylä works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hector Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray is keen to just control but Kyrvänsyylä is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyrvänsyylä is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to kick Gray off but Gray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand back up but Gray manages to pass into side control.
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gray trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gray lands some shots froms side control.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyrvänsyylä is not content to let Gray control the position.
Gray cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a big elbow.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but Gray is in control.
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyrvänsyylä has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but Gray is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Einar Kyrvänsyylä.
I've got Kyrvänsyylä winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
A less than humble Einar Kyrvänsyylä misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 1288 p4p, 810 weight class) and Skippy Jackson (ranked 132 p4p, 86 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born on the Bayou. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skippy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warrior tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
Warrior slips a jab from Jackson.
Warrior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warrior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warrior is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Warrior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warrior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Warrior wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warrior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Warrior is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Warrior has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends and breaks Warrior's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skippy Jackson!
Skippy Jackson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauske Uchiha (ranked 1176 p4p, 1709 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 165 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauske Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstrm and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uchiha won't be happy with that.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uchiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uchiha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now.
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo advances to half guard.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchiha defends it well.
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.
Uchiha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bravo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bravo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
Uchiha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchiha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom.
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uchiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Bravo passes Uchiha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bravo 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.
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uchiha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it.
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Uchiha.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uchiha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravo off and has taken his back!
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 Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uchiha prevents Bravo from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uchiha connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uchiha defends well.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uchiha passes into half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.
Uchiha is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uchiha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uchiha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 1259 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 167 p4p, 142 weight class). Zhdanov has chosen Малиновая Лада (Raspberry Lada) by Gayazov$ Brother$ as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Jrvilinen, Anni Minnemki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers lands with a good body shot.
Zhdanov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bowers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
and Bowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bowers connects with a high kick.
Zhdanov looks to throw the jab but Bowers is out of range.
Bowers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhdanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhdanov wants to clinch
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhdanov is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhdanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhdanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Bowers does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhdanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhdanov takes one on the button.
Bowers throws a body kick that misses.
Zhdanov rushes Bowers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bowers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Zhdanov tenderised Bowers's leg. Bowers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhdanov connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bowers to the floor! Zhdanov dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowers is trying to stand.
Zhdanov throwing shots but Bowers is blocking nicely.
Zhdanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhdanov thows a huge punch but Bowers dodges it nicely.
Zhdanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Zhdanov wants to take a breather but Bowers is having none of it.
Zhdanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zhdanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowers sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowers is trying to stand up here but Zhdanov is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers misses with a wild combination.
Bowers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov tries to work over Bowers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhdanov trying to control the position but instead, Bowers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhdanov into the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bowerss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Bowers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowers.
Zhdanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bowers blocks an elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bowers.
Zhdanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Bowers.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Zhdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Bowers leaning against his opponent.
Bowers letting Zhdanov take a breather here.
Zhdanov scores with a shot to the side of Bowers's head.
Bowers blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Bowers taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zhdanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhdanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Bowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhdanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhdanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhdanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhdanov scores with a leg kick.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Zhdanov.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhdanov looks to clinch
and Bowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhdanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bowers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowers slips a straight right by Zhdanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Bowers slips the punch.
Zhdanov avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Zhdanov walks into a left hand.
Bowers clobbers Zhdanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Bowers tried to score with a low kick but Zhdanov checks it.
Zhdanov unleashes a big counter combination but Bowers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Zhdanov.
Bowers moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Zhdanov drops his hands momentarily and Bowers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhdanov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowers missing with a left hand there. Zhdanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowers connects with a body shot that sends Zhdanov's belly button to the back.
Bowers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhdanov scores with a nice strike.
Zhdanov throws a lazy right hand but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhdanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhdanov.
Bowers dips to his left and cracks Zhdanov with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov tries to land a leg kick but Bowers saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhdanov on the side of the head.
Zhdanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bowers should have avoided that one.
Zhdanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowers.
Zhdanov throws a solid leg kick but Bowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhdanov.
Zhdanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhdanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Zhdanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bowers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bowers misses the target.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowers tries a low kick but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhdanov.
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowers throws the kick towards the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Zhdanov pushes Bowers up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhdanov as Bowers tries to tie him up.
Bowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers blocks a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhdanov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowers is trying to break free.
Bowers takes an elbow to the temple.
Bowers avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Bowers.
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers cracks Zhdanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhdanov.
Bowers misses with the combination.
Zhdanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Art Bowers 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zhdanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowers throws out the jab.
Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhdanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowers.
Zhdanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhdanov avoids it.
Bowers slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bowers slips under a jab from Zhdanov.
Bowers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers fakes the leg kick and cracks Zhdanov in the body.
Zhdanov clinches with his opponent.
Zhdanov crunches a lovely knee into Bowers's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head.
Zhdanov prevents Bowers from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zhdanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhdanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowers.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhdanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowers takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhdanov misses with the head strike.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Bowers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zhdanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zhdanov lands an elbow just above Bowers 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bowers avoids the elbow strike from Zhdanov, against the cage.
Zhdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhdanov prevents Bowers from breaking the clinch.
Zhdanov stalling the fight.
Bowers wants to break free but Zhdanov has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhdanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowers at a distance.
Zhdanov connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov lands a big shot that drops Bowers! Can he finish him?
 Bowers is rocked!
Art Bowers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Bowers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhdanov passes into half guard.
Bowers seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhdanov controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zhdanov.
Bowers is looking to stand up but Zhdanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zhdanov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zhdanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhdanov 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 Roosa Jrvilinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zhdanov!
Roman Zhdanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 1057 p4p, 978 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 148 p4p, 138 weight class). Asteroid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstrm, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asteroid tries to kick Dall Jr off but Dall Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall Jr on the ground.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Asteroid is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asteroid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall Jr.
Asteroid looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid is refusing to be controlled, as Dall Jr sits in half guard.
Dall Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asteroid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid pushes Dall Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Dall Jr lands a head kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dall Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asteroid slips a jab from Dall Jr.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dall Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall Jr is controlling him.
Dall Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asteroid wants to stand but Dall Jr is controlling the position.
Asteroid has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Dall Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall Jr is defending well for now.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Asteroid prevents the takedown attempt.
Asteroid landing knees to the body.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid working Dall Jr over with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asteroid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asteroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Asteroid cracks Dall Jr with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Dall Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall Jr.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dall Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dall Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Dall Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asteroid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Dall Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Dall Jr cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall Jr clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall Jr circles away.
Dall Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Dall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
and Dall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Asteroid swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Asteroid instigates a clinch.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Dall Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asteroid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 1073 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 170 p4p, 208 weight class). Tucker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faith of The Heart. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shape Shifter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shifter 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.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tucker throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Tucker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter can't get the takedown.
Shifter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker throws a jab when Shifter was well out of range.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shifter avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Shifter drives through with a takedown into Tucker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tucker kicks Shifter off and gets to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Tucker does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tucker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shifter.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
so Shifter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker works to advance to full mount. Shifter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands a heavy elbow.
Tucker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shifter is desperately trying to improve his position but Tucker has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Tucker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Shifter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shifter has his takedown stuffed
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Shifter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Shifter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Shifter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Shifter ducks down to avoid it.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker misses with an uppercut
and Shifter moves into the clinch.
Shifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Tucker prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Tucker to the mat.
Shifter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Tucker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tucker wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Tucker tries to score with some ground and pound. Shifter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker tries to move to mount but Shifter blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Tucker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shifter is not content to let Tucker control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tucker misses with the ground and pound.
Shifter is looking to reverse the position.
Tucker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Tucker advances to mount.
Tucker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shifter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tucker is really struggling to control Shifter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shifter is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Tucker dominated that second round.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Shifter's front leg but catches the back leg as Shifter tries to avoid it.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Shifter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Tucker throws an off balance right hand
and Shifter counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter wants to take the fight to the mat but Tucker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shifter is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter tightens his grip and picks Tucker up, before dumping him to the ground. Tucker manages to land in guard.
Tucker wriggles free and stands up.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Shifter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Shifter moves away and avoids it.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter slips a straight right by Tucker.
Tucker with a nice calf kick.
Shifter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shifter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tucker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Tucker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Charles Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Tucker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shifter is able to avoid easily.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shifter slips a jab from Tucker.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker tried to score with a low kick but Shifter checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Johnson (ranked 316 p4p, 332 weight class) and Edward Grubbs (ranked 46 p4p, 51 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Grubbs moved out of range nicely.
Grubbs defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Grubbs throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Grubbs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a hook. Grubbs ducked under it nicely.
Grubbs lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edward Grubbs 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.
Grubbs misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grubbs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Grubbs.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Grubbs ducks down to avoid it.
Grubbs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Grubbs checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grubbs's head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Grubbs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Grubbs is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem Johnson!
After winning the bout, Kareem Johnson 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 Gustav Harakka (ranked 294 p4p, 447 weight class) and Ralph Hall (ranked 40 p4p, 59 weight class). Hall has chosen Pinball Wizard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Hall!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall wants to clinch but Harakka slips to the side
and Harakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harakka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Harakka wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Harakka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harakka is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harakka is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Harakka defends the submission attempt.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harakka is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is working for a kimura but Harakka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Harakka is defending well.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Harakka defends the submission attempt.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harakka tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall is working for a kimura but Harakka is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Harakka is controlling Hall's trapped leg to prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Harakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harakka.
Harakka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Harakka is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harakka lands a jab to the head.
Harakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
It looked like Harakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall tries to clinch but Harakka is having none of it.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harakka defends it nicely.
Harakka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hall looks to clinch but Harakka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 79 p4p, 109 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 16 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinkman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby . Jaxon Magrath struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinkman. That snapped Magrath's head back.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magrath's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinkman throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Pinkman misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinkman throws a good cross that connects.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magrath after a bit of a struggle.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magrath misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magrath.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath is pressed up against the cage. Pinkman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magrath down to the mat. Magrath avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pinkman misses with a double jab.
Magrath scores with the left hand. Pinkman knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinkman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magrath to the mat! Magrath manages to get full guard.
Magrath is pulling down on Pinkman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrath working a defensive guard here.
Magrath is pulling down on Pinkman's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinkman, at least for the moment.
Pinkman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magrath working for a triangle but Pinkman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Magrath keeps moving.
Pinkman postures up and lands a big shot to Magrath's brow.
Pinkman preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magrath has his foot on Pinkman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinkman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard.
Magrath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinkman's guard.
Pinkman working a defensive guard but Magrath manages to pass into side control anyway.
Magrath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Pinkman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magrath's best efforts.
Magrath trying to control from half guard but Pinkman is working away.
Pinkman gets back to full guard.
Pinkman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pinkman 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.
Pinkman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Magrath should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pinkman has tightened it up now! Magrath should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
Jesse Pinkman 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 78 p4p, 219 weight class) and Ansis Kaupens (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). Ansis Kaupens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kaupens does it's job there.
Outback tries to land a front kick but Kaupens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback misses the body punch
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Kaupens.
A punch lands to the side of Kaupens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Outback slips a jab from Kaupens.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Kaupens's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Outback
letting Kaupens counter with a right hand.
Outback moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Nice body punch from Kaupens.
Outback misses the jab.
Kaupens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
A left lands for Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Outback throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Kaupens slips a straight right by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaupens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Kaupens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaupens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Outback gets a clinch.
Kaupens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
Outback prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaupens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kaupens throws a combination that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Outback is looking to wear down Kaupens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Kaupens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback moves into the clinch.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback tries to work over Kaupens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens tries to break free but Outback pushes him back against the cage.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaupens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaupens has time to react.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaupens slips a jab from Outback.
Kaupens punishes Outback's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outback.
Kaupens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outback to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaupens. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens tries to keep at a distance but Outback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Outback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.
Outback prevents a body shot from Kaupens.
Outback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaupens's efforts to push away.
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
Outback wants to clinch.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback tries to clinch there but Kaupens circles away.
Outback thuds his shin into the meat of Kaupens's side.
Outback tries to clinch up but Kaupens circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kaupens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaupens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Kaupens both land. Nice combination.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback throws out a powerful jab.
Kaupens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaupens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback looks for the body kick but Kaupens saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.
Kaupens tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Outback.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaupens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
Kaupens is trying to break the clinch but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Kaupens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaupens lands a left hand.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens lands with a right to the head.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Kaupens controls the action.
Kaupens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaupens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Outback connects with a leg kick.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaupens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kaupens checks a low kick from Outback.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Outback.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens tries to bum rush Outback with a series of wild strikes but Outback uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
A jab from Outback finds it's way through Kaupens's defenses.
Outback slips a straight right by Kaupens.
As Kaupens backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kaupens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kaupens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Outback moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Outback scores with a punch to the head.
Kaupens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Kaupens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outback.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback wants to clinch.
Kaupens throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Outback staying out of range there.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback thows a leg kick but Kaupens checks it
and Kaupens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaupens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaupens connects with a looping right hand.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback misses with a straight left.
Kaupens checks a leg kick.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Kaupens unleashes a big counter combination but Outback bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Outback moves away and avoids it.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Outback jabs Kaupens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick from Outback.
Outback avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback with a nice cross.
Outback throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaupens's head.
Kaupens staying out of range there.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the body.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two 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!
Outback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaupens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Kaupens misses with a two punch combination.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Outback fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaupens slips a jab from Outback.
Kaupens jabs at Outback's body.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Outback turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Outback throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaupens counters with a left and a right that stings Outback.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Outback slips under a jab.
Outback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaupens.
Outback throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
No joy there for Kaupens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaupens in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Kaupens. Those never looked like landing.
Kaupens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Outback drives through and clinches with Kaupens against the cage.
Macca Outback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaupens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback scores with a shot to the side of Kaupens's head.
Outback lands a left hand.
A short right from Outback.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback scores with a shoulder strike.
Outback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback clearly takes that round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from Outback.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
A jab from Outback misses.
Kaupens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Outback.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaupens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Outback misses.
Outback tries a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens throws a counter combo.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens misses with a few strikes there.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Outback moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outback lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Nice body kick there by Outback.
Kaupens is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaupens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Outback.
Kaupens misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Outback lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaupens.
Outback tries to work over Kaupens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback misses with a body punch.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaupens blocks a body shot from Outback.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kaupens misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Kaupens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Outback wants to clinch.
Outback moves into the clinch.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback lands with a left to the head.
Outback throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaupens.
A nice right hand lands inside from Outback.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Outback on the inside.
Outback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outback misses with a punch to the body.
Outback keeps control of Kaupens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaupens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outback has him pressed against the cage.
Outback lands a nice uppercut.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Kaupens tries to circle away but Outback has him pinned against the cage.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Outback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Outback fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Outback.
Kaupens gets through Outback's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Kaupens avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Kaupens is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens is looking to break free of the clinch but Outback has double underhooks.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback misses with the head strike.
Kaupens is trying to push Outback away but Outback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Outback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaupens's elbow.
Kaupens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outback's elbow.
Outback struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Outback.
Kaupens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaupens can do to turn this around?
Kaupens misses with an uppercut.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaupens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Kaupens tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback had his way with Ansis Kaupens in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts.
Kaupens loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback looks to land a combination. Kaupens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Kaupens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback lands a nice looking body kick.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback lands a head shot.
Kaupens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Outback finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaupens's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Kaupens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Outback.
Kaupens looks to land a right hand but Outback moved out of range.
Outback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaupens at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaupens throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Outback tries to counter by clinching up but Kaupens breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaupens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback clinches.
Kaupens misses with some punches.
Outback lands a right hand.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Outback lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaupens wants to break free but Outback has control.
Kaupens breaks the clinch.
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Outback doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Outback throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Outback tries to land a body kick
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaupens sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Outback tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Kaupens was not able to check.
Outback with a nice cross.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Outback lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outback has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Jrvilinen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Macca Outback started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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