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MMAHKI 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selmir Emkić (ranked 5358 p4p, 4871 weight class) and Simon Slytherin (ranked 491 p4p, 471 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Selmir Emkić!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Slytherin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emkić lands a lovely overhand right.
Slytherin connects with a body shot that sends Emkić's belly button to the back.
Slytherin looks to score with a jab to the body but Emkić is just out of range.
Emkić avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Emkić on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slytherin tries to work over Emkić's front leg with a kick but Emkić checks it.
Emkić swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emkić swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slytherin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emkić finds it's way round the side to connect with Slytherin's head.
We've been told by Emkić's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emkić misses with a straight left.
Emkić will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Emkić misses.
Slytherin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Emkić feints and then cracks Slytherin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slytherin down.
Slytherin throws a right hand that Emkić ducks under and follows up with a left that Emkić also avoids with ease.
Emkić fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slytherin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slytherin checks the leg kick.
Emkić misses with an uppercut
letting Slytherin counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emkić throws a low kick but Slytherin moves out of range easily.
Slytherin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Slytherin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emkić thuds his right hand into Slytherin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Emkić, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emkić throws a leg kick
letting Slytherin counter with a right hand.
Emkić throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slytherin counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Emkić off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Slytherin follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Emkić was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Slytherin!
Post fight, Simon Slytherin took to the microphone: 'My opponent was no match for me, I have the best power in this organization. Keep lining them up and I'll knock'em out.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Angle (ranked 4013 p4p, 5267 weight class) and Elvir Salkičić (ranked 342 p4p, 370 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvir Salkičić!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salkičić is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Angle throws a shot from downtown. Salkičić moves away and avoids it.
Elvir Salkičić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salkičić looks to clinch
and Angle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Angle is taking a breather. Salkičić says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salkičić wants to improve his position but Angle is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Angle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is controlling the pace.
Angle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Salkičić really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle lands strikes from half guard.
Angle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Angle lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Angle there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Angle.
Angle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Angle blocks the strikes from Salkičić.
Angle is thwarting Salkičić's attempts to control the position.
Angle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salkičić is trying to control but can't.
Angle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Angle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Angle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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. Angle connects with a nice short shot to Salkičić's temple.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Angle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salkičić taking some punishment here, with Angle in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Angle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Angle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Angle not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Angle lands a nice short elbow.
Salkičić has hold of Angle's hands but Angle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Angle drops an elbow to the side of Salkičić's head.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angle working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle is controlling the pace.
Salkičić tries to roll over but Angle keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Angle seems content to control.
Salkičić is trying to maintain the position but Angle is very close to passing his half guard.
Angle lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Angle dominated that round.
That's time! Angle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salkičić wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salkičić tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Angle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salkičić can do to turn this around?
Salkičić with a nice calf kick.
Angle checks a leg kick.
Angle slips under a jab.
Angle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salkičić throws a wild body kick that Angle sees coming a mile off.
Salkičić lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salkičić thumps Angle with a low kick.
Salkičić throws a leg kick which misses Angle's front leg but catches the back leg as Angle tries to avoid it.
Angle scores with a takedown into Salkičić's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle scoring with some ground and pound.
Angle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salkičić looking for a sweep. Not yet Salkičić, not yet.
Angle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salkičić's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Angle content to stall in guard here.
Angle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Angle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Angle.
Angle pushes down on Salkičić's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salkičić is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle slows the pace down in half guard.
Angle continues to hold on tight.
Angle working Salkičić over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle is taking a breather. Salkičić says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salkičić is trying to get back to full guard.
Angle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benjamin Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salkičić ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angle moves away.
Salkičić scores with a leg kick.
Angle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angle throws a body shot but no joy.
Angle sets himself, and Salkičić steps forward looking for the clinch! Angle avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Salkičić.
Angle gets a clinch.
Angle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angle slowing the pace effectively.
Angle stalling the fight.
Angle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Angle stalling against the cage.
Salkičić looking to slow down the pace here.
Angle tries to work over Salkičić's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benjamin Angle.
Angle misses with a body shot.
Salkičić lets loose with a powerful body kick. Angle will feel that in the morning.
Salkičić has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Angle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Angle checks a low kick from Salkičić.
Angle is looking to counter the offense by Salkičić and move into the clinch.
Angle clinches.
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 Benjamin Angle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Angle throws a chopping leg kick but Salkičić manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Angle sets himself, and Salkičić steps forward looking for the clinch! Angle avoids it this time.
Angle instigates a clinch.
Salkičić tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angle avoids it.
Salkičić wants to stall.
Angle digs a right hand into Salkičić's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salkičić's gas tank.
Salkičić misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Angle.
Angle can't find room to land a body shot as Salkičić controls the action.
Salkičić is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angle is defending well for now.
Angle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Angle as the two fighters clinch.
Salkičić prevents a body shot from Angle.
Salkičić takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salkičić blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salkičić working aggressively here.
Angle tries to break the clinch but Salkičić is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Angle scores with a shot to the side of Salkičić's head.
Angle lands a takedown into guard.
Angle stays in close to Salkičić's body and controls the position.
Angle stands up over Salkičić, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salkičić wants to improve his position but instead Angle has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salkičić tries to roll over but Angle keeps him under control.
Angle working Salkičić over with strikes.
Angle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salkičić on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle working over Salkičić with some ground and pound. Salkičić looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Angle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Angle 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Angle slips a nice elbow through Salkičić's hands, connecting with Salkičić's forehead.
Angle slows the pace down in half guard.
Salkičić is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Angle scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angle controlling the pace.
Angle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salkičić for as long as he can get away with.
Benjamin Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elvir Salkičić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Angle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Karter (ranked 22561 p4p, 3742 weight class) and Phol Hunter (ranked 533 p4p, 436 weight class). Phol Hunter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phol Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurstrm and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Karter lands a left and a right that send Hunter crashing to the mat, dazed. Karter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Phol Hunter has been cut.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
The fighters circle, before Karter throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hunter's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Karter lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Karter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deepi White (ranked 3316 p4p, 4360 weight class) and Javier Lorenzo (ranked 377 p4p, 460 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen Giorno's theme - flamenco cover as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deepi White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White misses the shot to the body.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Lorenzo shrugs it off though.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorenzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White moves to clinch but Lorenzo breaks away
and Lorenzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lorenzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lorenzo throws a hook but White blocks it.
Lorenzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lorenzo misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White looks to land a combination but Lorenzo avoids it well.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lorenzo throws out the jab.
White throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lorenzo avoids it.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorenzo lands with an overhand left.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White slips under a jab.
White lands with a nice combination. Lorenzo backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lorenzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzo moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorenzo.
A counter left hand to the body from White misses its target.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lorenzo's head.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lorenzo's hands.
White ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by White.
Lorenzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Lorenzo scores with a four punch combination!
White is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White has managed to clinch.
Lorenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorenzo.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lorenzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a leg kick but White moved away.
Lorenzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White throws a lazy body kick
and Lorenzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lorenzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lorenzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lorenzo throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Lorenzo moves away from the strike by White.
Lorenzo is looking to score with low kicks.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorenzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Lorenzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo is looking to land body kicks.
White slips a straight right by Lorenzo.
Javier Lorenzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lorenzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deepi White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lorenzo thinking.
White throws a hook but Lorenzo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lorenzo! But no joy.
Lorenzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White throws a big counter combination but Lorenzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lorenzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
White tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo is looking for the big counter here.
Lorenzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javier Lorenzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by White.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.
White misses with a hook
and Lorenzo counters with a stiff right hand.
White misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Lorenzo's head.
A head kick by White misses
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo misses with a body kick.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deepi White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Lorenzo flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
Lorenzo throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White misses with an uppercut
and Lorenzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Lorenzo misses.
White throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White closes the distance but Lorenzo moves to the side
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Lorenzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lorenzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lorenzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorenzo checks a leg kick.
Lorenzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White if he has to take too many more of those.
Javier Lorenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by White.
Lorenzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzo.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Lorenzo throws a one two combo.
Lorenzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lorenzo feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by White misses
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Deepi White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo ducks under a wild hook from White.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenzo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Lorenzo!
A less than humble Javier Lorenzo 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Lyashenko (ranked 3181 p4p, 2967 weight class) and Alee Ideaale (ranked 416 p4p, 396 weight class). Kyrylo Lyashenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alee Ideaale's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Lyashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alee Ideaale!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ideaale dives in and grabs Lyashenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyashenko pushes down on Ideaale's head and hops out.
Lyashenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ideaale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyashenko throws out the jab.
Ideaale takes a swing at Lyashenko's ribcage but misses.
Ideaale's coach down at AU's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ideaale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ideaale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ideaale lands some shots froms side control.
Lyashenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Ideaale trying to control the position but Lyashenko is working away.
Ideaale works to advance to full mount. Lyashenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ideaale controlling from the full mount.
Lyashenko's coaches at Hilo MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lyashenko is in a horrible position here. Ideaale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ideaale moves to the back position.
Ideaale has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lyashenko is in real trouble here. Ideaale gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lyashenko is tapping out! Ideaale wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alee Ideaale!
A very excited looking Alee Ideaale made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Palhinha (ranked 3414 p4p, 2623 weight class) and Lance Phelps (ranked 385 p4p, 312 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diogo Palhinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurstrm and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps fails with a takedown attempt.
Palhinha tries to counter with a takedown but Phelps is quick to defend against it.
Phelps shoots in and drives through. Palhinha sprawls well.
Phelps shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palhinha is trying to defend but Phelps finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palhinha keeps working.
Palhinha missing with punches from the bottom.
Palhinha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palhinha tries to get out of the position.
Palhinha gets back to full guard.
Palhinha keeping moving, preventing Phelps from controlling successfully.
Palhinha really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps postures up.
Phelps stands up over Palhinha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palhinha keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Palhinha wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhinha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Palhinha striking off his back.
Palhinha lands a decent punch to the body there.
Palhinha wants to sweep here but Phelps controlling him for the moment.
Phelps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phelps is one step ahead there.
Phelps trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhinha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phelps trying to control but Palhinha is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Phelps misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phelps shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palhinha pinned against the cage. Palhinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diogo Palhinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Phelps.
Phelps wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phelps shoots for a double leg takedown but Palhinha sprawls well. He's pushed Phelps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palhinha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palhinha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palhinha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Palhinha showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Palhinha.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Palhinha.
Palhinha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palhinha blocks the strikes from Phelps.
Palhinha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhinha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phelps is looking to improve his position.
Palhinha slips a nice elbow through Phelps's hands, connecting with Phelps's forehead.
Nice strikes from Palhinha there.
Palhinha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palhinha lands with a punch from half guard.
Palhinha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phelps has hold of Palhinha's hands but Palhinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Palhinha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phelps on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palhinha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Palhinha wants to control but Phelps is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phelps lands a decent punch to the body there.
Palhinha postures up and lands a big shot to Phelps's brow.
Phelps is trying to keep Palhinha in close.
Palhinha is working Phelps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palhinha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phelps's head.
Phelps can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palhinha controls the pace.
Phelps tries to strike from the bottom.
Palhinha cracks Phelps with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhinha stands up over Phelps, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phelps throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phelps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Palhinha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palhinha shoots in and bounces Phelps off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Palhinha stopping the sweep attempt from Phelps.
Diogo Palhinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phelps will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Phelps wants to control the position but Palhinha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Palhinha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhinha working Phelps over with strikes.
Phelps trying to control but Palhinha postures up.
Phelps has hold of Palhinha's hands but Palhinha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps taking some punishment here, with Palhinha in his half guard.
Palhinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Palhinha winds up and cracks Phelps with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhinha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phelps tries to roll over but Palhinha keeps him under control.
Phelps is trying to maintain the position but Palhinha is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhinha working Phelps over with strikes.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps wants to get back to full guard.
Palhinha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palhinha wants to pass to mount but Phelps is defending the position.
Phelps wants to control but Palhinha is keeping busy.
Palhinha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps missing with punches from the bottom.
Phelps tries to get to full guard but Palhinha has control of the leg.
Palhinha working the head and body with strikes.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps is looking for a sweep. Palhinha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phelps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhinha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhinha is nestled in close to Phelps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phelps punching from the bottom.
Phelps is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palhinha lands a nice short elbow.
Palhinha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phelps can do to turn this around?
Palhinha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palhinha drops an elbow to the side of Phelps's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhinha lands with a punch from half guard.
Phelps wants to control but Palhinha is keeping busy.
Palhinha takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palhinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phelps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palhinha blocks the strikes from Phelps.
Palhinha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Palhinha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phelps!
Palhinha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps is trying to escape the mount.
Phelps is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palhinha with a couple of short strikes.
Phelps working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps keeps trying to improve his position.
Palhinha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Palhinha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Palhinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phelps shoots for a takedown but Palhinha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palhinha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phelps wants to hit a sweep here but Palhinha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phelps there!
Palhinha with shots to the head and body - Phelps looks very uncomfortable down there.
Phelps is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Phelps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhinha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Palhinha working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phelps tries to reverse the position but Palhinha maintains control.
Palhinha landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhinha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palhinha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phelps is desperately trying to improve his position but Palhinha has a good base and remains in mount.
Palhinha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palhinha putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palhinha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Palhinha scoring with strikes but Phelps is staying in there.
Palhinha unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phelps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phelps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phelps is in a horrible position here. Palhinha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palhinha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phelps's face.
Phelps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhinha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phelps is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palhinha landing shots from mount.
Palhinha is landing with some decent strikes but Phelps is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palhinha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Phelps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhinha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palhinha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phelps?
Palhinha trying to control but Phelps is having none of it.
Palhinha breaks from Phelps's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhinha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Palhinha.
Palhinha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Phelps tries to lock up and control but Palhinha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phelps keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palhinha lands a big shot there that rocks Phelps but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Palhinha lands a couple of good shots and Phelps has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Phelps grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Phelps tries to roll but Palhinha sticks to his back.
Palhinha is working the ground and pound. Can Phelps escape?
Phelps tries to roll but Palhinha sticks to his back.
Phelps covers up after that shot from Palhinha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhinha lands shots from the back.
Palhinha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Phelps!
Phelps takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Phelps hold on?! Palhinha is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Palhinha is hanging on to Phelps's back as he tries to escape.
Phelps is trying to remain composed but Palhinha is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Palhinha scores with punches to the body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palhinha. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palhinha. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Phelps's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lance Phelps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Palhinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is taking a good look at Phelps as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Palhinha!
Palhinha trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Phelps doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Palhinha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palhinha 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Palhinha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mohan (ranked 2198 p4p, 4776 weight class) and Donnie Hawkins (ranked 272 p4p, 480 weight class). Mohan comes to the cage accompanied by Jamez Levels- Good Punani. Robert Mohan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstrm, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Mohan throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Mohan pushes Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hawkins 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.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohan tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Mohan lands a right hand.
Hawkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mohan jumps into guard, dragging Hawkins to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohan is looking for a triangle but Hawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Mohan trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohan wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
Mohan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Hawkins trying to control but Mohan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mohan has Hawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Mohan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mohan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mohan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Mohan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Mohan pushes him off.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Mohan.
Hawkins tries to counter with a clinch but Mohan shakes him off and moves away.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
And Hawkins responds with a good body kick, but Mohan manages to step out the way in time.
Hawkins goes for a double leg but Mohan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mohan continues to drive forward.
Mohan is looking for a counter combo.
Mohan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing.
Mohan stuns Hawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mohan forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Mohan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohan drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Mohan scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Mohan.
Hawkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mohan working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins looks winded!
Mohan stalls.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Mohan won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins jumps guard but Mohan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Mohan is controlling him.
Mohan tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Mohan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mohan scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohan pulls guard.
Mohan pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
Mohan looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mohan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mohan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins defending against the ground and pound.
Hawkins regains half guard, as Mohan was trying to land strikes.
Hawkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mohan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mohan.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Mohan is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohan looking to sit in guard and control but Hawkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawkins trying to control but Mohan is working from the bottom.
Mohan trying to control the position.
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.
Mohan wants to hit a sweep here but Hawkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mohan there!
Hawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mohan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hawkins prevents Mohan from getting the reversal.
Donnie Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohan is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohan tries to control Hawkins's body but Hawkins pushes him off. Mohan squirms to his side and now Hawkins has his back!
Hawkins has the hooks in. Mohan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mohan manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohan closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohan.
Mohan misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins is trying to break free.
Mohan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mohan throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Mohan manages to get underhooks.
Mohan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohan is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohan down to the mat. Mohan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mohan scores with a decent looking hook.
Mohan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
Mohan forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohan is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mohan breaks the clinch.
Mohan has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mohan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohan gets through Hawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mohan manages to break the clinch.
Mohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mohan bucks up and tries to throw Hawkins off but instead Hawkins has got his back!
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohan is in bad spot here.
Mohan breaks Hawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Mohan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mohan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mohan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohan is looking to get back to his feet here but Hawkins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mohan's back.
Mohan trying to control the hands but Hawkins breaks the grip.
Hawkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohan wants to escape the position.
Mohan is working hard here to advance position.
Mohan trying to control the hands but Hawkins won't let him.
Hawkins controlling well, preventing Mohan from escaping the position.
Robert Mohan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
Hawkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mohan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohan turns into Hawkins and is now in his guard.
Mohan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mohan preventing the sweep.
Donnie Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohan trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mohan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mohan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mohan!
Robert Mohan took some time post fight to say the following; 'Surinamese men are good when fighting, but even better in bed.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 2815 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Athanasios Agathangelou (ranked 357 p4p, 375 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Athanasios Agathangelou!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan avoids the head kick by Agathangelou.
Ryan shoots in and bounces Agathangelou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up.
Agathangelou is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agathangelou is keeping the position for now.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Agathangelou blocks nicely.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agathangelou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agathangelou is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Agathangelou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan scores with a takedown into Agathangelou's guard.
Agathangelou has his feet on Ryan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Agathangelou.
Agathangelou looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Agathangelou gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Agathangelou manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agathangelou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Agathangelou has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan blocks a jab.
Agathangelou misses with a kick to the body
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agathangelou!
Agathangelou tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agathangelou is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryan trying to control the position but Agathangelou is working away.
Agathangelou tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Agathangelou throws Ryan to one side and escapes!
Agathangelou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agathangelou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Agathangelou has wrist control.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Agathangelou is retaining full guard.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Agathangelou keeps moving.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan postures up in Agathangelou's guard and throws a big left but Agathangelou blocks it.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Agathangelou's head.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Agathangelou's brow.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agathangelou wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agathangelou is keeping the position for now.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Agathangelou is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Agathangelou.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Agathangelou's guard.
Agathangelou wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan throws a big elbow that 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 Dax Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agathangelou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Agathangelou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Agathangelou scores with a head kick.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Agathangelou is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Agathangelou defends it.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Agathangelou has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Agathangelou is working away.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agathangelou is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
Agathangelou pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Agathangelou.
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Agathangelou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan is keen to just control but Agathangelou is a slippery customer.
Agathangelou looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Agathangelou dodges it nicely.
Agathangelou is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Agathangelou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agathangelou is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Agathangelou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agathangelou pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan trying to control the action but Agathangelou is working from the bottom.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working the head with strikes.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Agathangelou defending against the ground and pound.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Agathangelou defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agathangelou is trying to buck Ryan off.
Agathangelou tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ryan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Agathangelou's head.
Ryan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Agathangelou to escape the position.
Ryan connects with a big shot to the side of Agathangelou's head.
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!
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Agathangelou is looking for a way out.
Ryan lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ryan'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.
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agathangelou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Agathangelou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Agathangelou is trying to buck Ryan off.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Agathangelou controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Agathangelou pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ryan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Agathangelou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agathangelou can do to turn this around?
Ryan cracks Agathangelou with a big right hand but Agathangelou just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Agathangelou taking a bit of punishment here - Ryan scoring with strikes.
 Agathangelou is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Agathangelou is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Agathangelou defending against the ground and pound.
Agathangelou is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Agathangelou seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan grinds an elbow into Agathangelou's temple.
Ryan looks up at the clock and then as Agathangelou takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Agathangelou is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Agathangelou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Agathangelou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Agathangelou is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Agathangelou defends.
Agathangelou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Agathangelou is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan prevents Agathangelou from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
Ryan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Agathangelou is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ryan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matto Hyrra (ranked 2095 p4p, 3155 weight class) and Jamal Kinston (ranked 279 p4p, 384 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hyrra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Etta - Perus . Matto Hyrra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Kinston!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstrm.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kinston to the mat! Kinston manages to get full guard.
Kinston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kinston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyrra defends it easily.
Hyrra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kinston keeping moving, preventing Hyrra from controlling successfully.
Hyrra is pushing down on Kinston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kinston is fighting to maintain full guard but Hyrra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kinston wants to control but Hyrra is keeping busy.
Hyrra working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyrra with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hyrra wants to control but Kinston is keeping him busy.
Hyrra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrra trying to control from half guard but Kinston is working away.
Hyrra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hyrra.
Hyrra seems to be working for a kimura but Kinston defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hyrra content to control rather than advance.
Hyrra throwing shots but Kinston is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hyrra lands a nice short elbow.
Hyrra seems to be working for a kimura but Kinston defends the submission attempt.
Kinston is not content to let Hyrra control the position.
Hyrra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinston has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinston looking for subs from the bottom but Hyrra mounts him!
Hyrra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hyrra with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Jamal Kinston has been cut.
Hyrra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kinston is rocked!
Hyrra postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kinston out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hyrra goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matto Hyrra!
Our winner, Matto Hyrra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ibragimov Ii (ranked 1906 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Albert Doom (ranked 235 p4p, 276 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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6 - 0 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Ibragimov Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Doom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Jrvilinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Doom's guard.
Doom working for a triangle but Ibragimov Ii defends it easily.
Doom working for a triangle but Ibragimov Ii defends it easily.
Ibragimov Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ibragimov Ii sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Doom doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ibragimov Ii paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Doom - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Doom!
After the fight, Albert Doom was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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