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MMAHKI 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Surakka (ranked 24860 p4p, 6135 weight class) and Marcel Clay (ranked 553 p4p, 514 weight class). Marcel Clay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Surakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clay!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surakka slips under a jab.
Clay swings for the body but Surakka moves out of range.
Surakka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Surakka off the cage and back into range.
Surakka moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Surakka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay tries to clinch up.
Clay tries to clinch up
and Surakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Surakka blocks the leg kick.
Clay lands with a nice body punch.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Surakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surakka.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surakka.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clay tests Surakka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Surakka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay stuns Surakka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Surakka lands a nice hook to Clay's body. Clay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Surakka throws out a powerful jab.
Clay throws a sloppy body shot
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aimo Surakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Surakka.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Surakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Surakka misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
Clay wants to clinch but Surakka slips to the side
enabling Surakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay tries to clinch but Surakka moves away
and Surakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay moves away from the strike by Surakka.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Surakka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking to clinch.
Surakka is looking for a counter combo.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Surakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Surakka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Surakkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Surakka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Surakka tries a low kick but Clay avoids it.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Surakka.
Surakka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Surakka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Surakka throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Surakka throws an overhand right that lands on Clay's shoulder, as Clay tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Surakka!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay connects with a solid leg kick.
Surakka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surakka lands a jab to the head.
Surakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Surakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Surakka with a body shot.
Surakka throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Surakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Clay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Surakka misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Clay - just one landing.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surakka throws out the jab.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Surakka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Surakka.
A nice side step and Clay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Surakka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clay scores with a hook to the body. Surakka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clay with the inside leg kick.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay cracks a nice hook into Surakka's ribs.
That kick from Clay tenderised Surakka's leg. Surakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Surakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Aimo Surakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Surakka scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Surakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Surakka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Clay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay walks into a stiff left hand from Surakka.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clay might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Surakka has got the better of the exchanges.
A left and a right from Surakka both land. Nice combination.
Clay tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Surakka counter with a right hand.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surakka manages to avoid it.
Surakka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Surakka cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.
Surakka misses the shot to the body.
Surakka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Surakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Surakka. That's going to slow Clay down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Surakka does it's job there.
Surakka takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Surakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Surakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Clay cracks Surakka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Surakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Surakka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surakka.
Surakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surakka swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay slips a straight right by Surakka.
Clay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Surakka.
Clay feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surakka. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Surakka.
Surakka slips under a jab.
Surakka throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clay! But no joy.
Clay misses with a leg kick
and Surakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Surakka throws a good cross that connects.
Surakka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surakka. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay tries a low kick but Surakka avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Surakka scores with a body shot.
Clay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Surakka.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surakka.
Surakka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surakka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Surakka.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Surakka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Surakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surakka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Surakka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Surakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surakka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Surakka throws a series of punches but Clay avoids them all with ease.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Surakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Surakka throws a series of strikes that have Clay backpedaling.
Clay has managed to clinch.
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Surakka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Surakka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Surakka gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surakka lands a shot to the body.
Surakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay jumps guard but Surakka stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Surakka has Clay pressed against the cage.
Clay is looking to control Surakka's arms but Surakka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clay has his back to the cage.
Clay jumps guard but Surakka stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Surakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Surakka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Surakka scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Surakka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Surakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Surakka misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Surakka as he connects with a hook.
Surakka lands with a good body shot.
Surakka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surakka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Surakka misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Surakka misses the target.
Surakka fails to land with a series of punches.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay scores with a body shot.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Surakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Surakka misses.
Clay throws out a counter right but Surakka avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Clay avoids the body shot from Surakka.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surakka throws out the jab.
Clay misses with a hook. Surakka ducked under it nicely.
Surakka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Surakka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Surakka connects with a looping right hand.
Surakka scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Surakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Surakka throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Surakka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clay in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Surakka misses the target.
Clay lands a jab to Surakka's midsection.
Clay tries to clinch but Surakka moves away
and Surakka counters with a crisp one two that drops Clay! Surakka thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clay to his feet! Clay is in big trouble!
 Clay is rocked!
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcel Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aimo Surakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Surakka finish him?
Clay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aimo Surakka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Surakka 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aimo Surakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aeson Beckley (ranked 4065 p4p, 3969 weight class) and Kane Brimstone (ranked 404 p4p, 400 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Brimstone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brimstone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brimstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brimstone throws a right hand that misses
and Beckley counters with a left to the body.
Beckley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brimstone.
A slow jab from Brimstone misses its intended target.
Beckley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beckley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brimstone.
Brimstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckley.
Beckley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brimstone walks into a stiff left hand from Beckley.
Beckley moves forwards but Brimstone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brimstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckley throwing a counter right hand but Brimstone manages to avoid it.
Brimstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brimstone.
Brimstone misses with a lunging right hand
and Beckley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brimstone! Beckley lets Brimstone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brimstone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brimstone.
Brimstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckley finish him?
Brimstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brimstone misses with a straight left.
Beckley is looking to counter punch.
Brimstone misses the jab.
Beckley ducks under a wild hook from Brimstone.
Beckley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brimstone seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimstone throws a hook but Beckley blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Beckley misses the target.
Brimstone misses with an uppercut. Beckley saw that one coming.
Brimstone 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.
Beckley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brimstone.
It looked like Beckley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Brimstone misses its intended target.
Beckley throwing a counter right hand but Brimstone manages to avoid it.
Beckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beckley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brimstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckley.
Brimstone lands with a cross.
Brimstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beckley counters with a big right hand! Oh Brimstone is in trouble here! Beckley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeson Beckley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Martins (ranked 2166 p4p, 5742 weight class) and Draco Leonidas (ranked 192 p4p, 361 weight class). Martins comes to the cage accompanied by Monte Tiene Garabato. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draco Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martins counters with a two punch combo.
Martins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Martins working aggressively here.
Leonidas presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leonidas tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martins to keep the fight standing.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
Martins pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonidas avoids the damage to the body.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leonidas jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martins breaks from the clinch.
Martins has managed to clinch.
Leonidas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Leonidas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Martins on the inside.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins misses with some punches.
Leonidas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martins tries to stand but Leonidas is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Leonidas looking for a triangle here. Martins is fighting it but it looks tight! Leonidas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Draco Leonidas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfin Agnarr Jr (ranked 2132 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Jacinto Cruz (ranked 252 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfin Agnarr Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarr Jr. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Agnarr Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Agnarr Jr takes one to the chin there.
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Agnarr Jr throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away.
A big left from Agnarr Jr misses.
Agnarr Jr avoids the head kick by Cruz.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarr Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarr Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz digs a good hook to Agnarr Jr's body.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarr Jr misses with a body punch
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz pushes Agnarr Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to stall but Agnarr Jr improves his position.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Agnarr Jr gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but Agnarr Jr stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Agnarr Jr's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarr Jr throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Agnarr Jr looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Agnarr Jr backing away here, and Cruz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarr Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Agnarr Jr moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Agnarr Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Agnarr Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Donk. Cruz catches Agnarr Jr right on the button with a cross.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Agnarr Jr back into the cage.
Agnarr Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz pulls guard.
Agnarr Jr won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Agnarr Jr pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agnarr Jr stands up from Cruz's guard - Agnarr Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agnarr Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Agnarr Jr lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Agnarr Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Agnarr Jr lands with a right to the head.
Agnarr Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Agnarr Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alfin Agnarr Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarr Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agnarr Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Agnarr Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agnarr Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Agnarr Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Agnarr Jr checks a leg kick.
Cruz rushes Agnarr Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz gets control of Agnarr Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Agnarr Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Agnarr Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Agnarr Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Agnarr Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Agnarr Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Agnarr Jr.
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
Agnarr Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz controlling the position.
Agnarr Jr gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Agnarr Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarr Jr.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Agnarr Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarr Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Agnarr Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Agnarr Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarr Jr is just out of range.
Agnarr Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Agnarr Jr is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agnarr Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agnarr Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz connects with a right hand. Agnarr Jr shakes it off.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Agnarr Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarr Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarr Jr misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz rushes Agnarr Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agnarr Jr smiles and moves away.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarr Jr.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarr Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Agnarr Jr's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Agnarr Jr misses its intended target.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Agnarr Jr throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Agnarr Jr shrugs it off though.
Agnarr Jr misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Agnarr Jr.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Agnarr Jr to keep the fight standing.
Cruz'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agnarr Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Agnarr Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agnarr Jr throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz jabs Agnarr Jr right on the nose. Agnarr Jr blinks but takes it well.
Agnarr Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agnarr Jr. Agnarr Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Agnarr Jr saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarr Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarr Jr moves away.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Agnarr Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Agnarr Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz has Agnarr Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Agnarr Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agnarr Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Agnarr Jr tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agnarr Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Agnarr Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Agnarr Jr misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Agnarr Jr circles away.
Agnarr Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agnarr Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz motions for Agnarr Jr to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Agnarr Jr misses.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz 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.
Cruz tries to work over Agnarr Jr's front leg with a kick but Agnarr Jr checks it.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agnarr Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
Cruz tries a low kick but Agnarr Jr avoids it.
Cruz lands a jab to Agnarr Jr's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr slips under a jab.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Agnarr Jr back into the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Agnarr Jr gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agnarr Jr smiles and moves away.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Agnarr Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz swings for the body but Agnarr Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarr Jr misses the target.
Agnarr Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarr Jr on the side of the head.
Agnarr Jr gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agnarr Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Cruz.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarr Jr lands a right hand.
Agnarr Jr lands with a right to the head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Agnarr Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarr Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarr Jr looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Agnarr Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Agnarr Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Agnarr Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Agnarr Jr misses with a straight right.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook.
Agnarr Jr throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarr Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agnarr Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Agnarr Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Agnarr Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agnarr Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Agnarr Jr up against the cage.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Cruz's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Agnarr Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarr Jr being controlled against the cage.
Agnarr Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnarr Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacinto Cruz.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Harged (ranked 2349 p4p, 3092 weight class) and Mike Kizowski (ranked 276 p4p, 332 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Darren Harged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Kizowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kizowski misses the jab.
Kizowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harged avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kizowski.
Kizowski working over Harged with some ground and pound. Harged looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kizowski prevents Harged from improving his position.
Kizowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harged defending well though.
It looks like Kizowski is going to stand back up.
Kizowski working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski wants to take a breather but Harged is having none of it.
Harged wants to improve his position but Kizowski is controlling well.
Kizowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harged keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizowski is controlling the pace.
Harged manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kizowski misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kizowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harged misses with a right hand
and Kizowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kizowski misses with a few strikes there.
Harged is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kizowski.
Kizowski has Harged up against the cage in a clinch.
Kizowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harged just leaning against Kizowski, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Kizowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kizowski goes for a takedown attempt but Harged pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harged throws a big shot that misses.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kizowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harged is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kizowski off and has taken his back!
Kizowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kizowski rolls, trying to escape but Harged keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harged's arms.
Kizowski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Harged off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kizowski trying to control the action but Harged just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Kizowski can't escape the position.
Kizowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kizowski keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kizowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kizowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harged.
Kizowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kizowski tries to roll but Harged sticks to 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 Darren Harged will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kizowski misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Kizowski misses.
It looked like Harged wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kizowski throws a sloppy head kick and Harged moves out of range easily.
Harged avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mike Kizowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harged lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kizowski's sensitive parts.
Harged keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Kizowski does no damage.
Harged throwing a counter right hand but Kizowski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Harged misses the jab.
Kizowski slips a straight right by Harged.
Despite the aggression on Kizowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harged throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harged shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kizowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kizowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harged manages to pass to side control.
Kizowski is breathing heavily.
Kizowski is looking to control Harged's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kizowski avoid being mounted?
Darren Harged overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kizowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harged not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski is looking to improve his position.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kizowski is trying to stand back up but Harged is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kizowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski is looking to control Harged's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kizowski avoid being mounted?
Kizowski is refusing to be controlled, as Harged sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kizowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harged throws out the jab.
Kizowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harged.
Kizowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harged enables Kizowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harged manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harged pushes Kizowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kizowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harged.
Mike Kizowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kizowski lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harged will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kizowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harged throws the left hand but Kizowski avoids the punch easily.
Kizowski tries to clinch up but Harged circles away and keeps his distance.
Kizowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harged connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kizowski. Kizowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kizowski throws a wild body kick that Harged sees coming a mile off.
Kizowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Harged sprawls well. He's pushed Kizowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harged was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kizowski misses with a combination
letting Harged counter with a right hand.
Harged looks to land a left hand but Kizowski moved out of range nicely.
Kizowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kizowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harged showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kizowski.
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 Darren Harged will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kizowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harged to score with a decent uppercut.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged is having none of it.
Harged is looking to counter punch.
Kizowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harged sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harged throws a jab when Kizowski was well out of range.
Harged fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kizowski sprawls well initially but Harged persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harged trying to control the action but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
Kizowski wants to improve his position but Harged is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control.
Kizowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harged is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizowski is looking for a sweep. Harged is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kizowski is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harged is looking for a kimura here.
Kizowski is looking for a sweep. Harged is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kizowski controlling the position well.
Kizowski wants to sweep but Harged has passed to side control!
Harged happy to just control the position for now.
Harged is looking to take a break and control but Kizowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kizowski is looking for a sweep.
Mike Kizowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harged trying to control the action but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kizowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harged half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged moves out of range.
Harged throws a hook but Kizowski blocks it.
Kizowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harged misses the jab.
Kizowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harged circles away quickly and effectively.
As Kizowski tries to get set, Harged tries to push him back and clinch up but Kizowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kizowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Kizowski tries to get set, Harged tries to push him back and clinch up but Kizowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kizowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Harged tries to sprawl out of it but Kizowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harged manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Kizowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harged avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kizowski tries for a takedown but Harged sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kizowski.
Nice shot by Harged.
Harged fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kizowski on the side of the head.
Kizowski goes for a double leg but Harged avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harged continues to drive forward.
Harged half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harged jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kizowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kizowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harged finds it's way round the side to connect with Kizowski's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harged lands with an uppercut that bounces Kizowski off the cage and back into range.
Harged is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kizowski can do to turn this around?
Kizowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kizowski wants to get back to his feet but Harged passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kizowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harged 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Kizowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Kizowski 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxen Christ (ranked 2693 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Alexander Shark (ranked 231 p4p, 221 weight class). Jaxen Christ had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaxen Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Shark!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Shark shoots in and gets a takedown into Christ's guard.
Christ is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shark dives into side control.
Shark wants to stand but Christ has his arm trapped.
Shark trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is looking to reverse the position.
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to bench press Shark off him but Shark keeps the position.
Christ is trying to escape the position but Shark is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Christ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Christ is not content to let Shark control the position.
Shark wants to stand but Christ is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is trying to escape the position but Shark is controlling the position.
That's two 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.
Shark wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Shark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Christ!
Christ is trying to stand up.
Shark controlling his opponent.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance 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.
Shark goes for an armbar but Christ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christ.
Christ wants to stand but Shark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark trying to control the position.
Christ wants to stand but Shark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shark seems keen to control Christ's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Shark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries for a takedown but Christ circles away easily
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ jabs Shark right on the nose. Shark blinks but takes it well.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Christ has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shark is looking to defend but Christ has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shark! Christ pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxen Christ!
An out of breath Jaxen Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yama (ranked 2796 p4p, 2742 weight class) and Lubomir Sultsina (ranked 314 p4p, 307 weight class). Lubomir Sultsina has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kotetsu Yama's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Sultsina!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sultsina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sultsina misses with an uppercut.
Yama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yama cracks Sultsina with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Sultsina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yama throws a body punch but Sultsina moves out of range.
Sultsina moves in looking to clinch but Yama pushes him off.
Sultsina doesn't manage to clinch there - Yama circles away.
Yama lunges at Sultsina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sultsina's hand.
Sultsina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sultsina tries to clinch there but Yama circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sultsina.
Sultsina looks to throw the jab but Yama is out of range.
Yama keeps the fight on the outside.
Yama misses the shot to the body.
Sultsina misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultsina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sultsina breaks the clinch.
Sultsina scores with the left hand. Yama knows he should have avoided that one.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Yama circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Yama circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultsina forces Yama back against the cage and clinches.
Yama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sultsina putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sultsina stalling.
Yama stalling.
Yama wants to take the fight to the mat but Sultsina manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sultsina utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yama is breathing heavily.
Yama stalls.
A short right from Sultsina on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Yama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sultsina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sultsina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yama tries for a takedown but Sultsina circles away easily
and Sultsina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Yama circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultsina ducks right into an uppercut from Yama.
Yama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sultsina moves into the clinch.
Sultsina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sultsina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sultsina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sultsina somewhat.
Sultsina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yama circles away quickly and effectively.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Sultsina avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Sultsina has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yama swings for the body but Sultsina moves out of range.
Sultsina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina throws a leg kick but Yama checks it.
Sultsina looks to land a right hand but Yama moved out of range.
Sultsina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sultsina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sultsina moves away.
Sultsina forces Yama back against the cage and clinches.
Yama has Sultsina pressed against the cage.
Yama tries to work over Sultsina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sultsina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina slips under a jab.
Yama lands a nice shot to the body.
Sultsina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yama shoots in for a double leg but Sultsina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sultsina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yama lands with a straight right. Sultsina didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Sultsina dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sultsina throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Sultsina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina scores with a sloppy right hand. Yama should have avoided that one.
Yama scores with the left hand. Sultsina knows he should have avoided that one.
Sultsina doesn't manage to clinch there - Yama circles away.
Yama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sultsina moves into the clinch.
Yama works on Sultsina's body with a couple of short punches.
Yama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sultsina misses with an elbow strike.
Yama slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yama is keeping busy.
Yama avoids a wild elbow strike from Sultsina.
Sultsina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sultsina is trying to stall.
Yama effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama lands with a left to the head.
Yama misses with a body punch.
Sultsina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yama avoids it.
Lubomir Sultsina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sultsina missing with knees to the body.
Sultsina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sultsina backwards.
Yama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yama stalling.
Yama just leaning against Sultsina, taking a breather.
Yama lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sultsina has hold of Yama's hands but Yama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yama prevents Sultsina from standing back up.
Yama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sultsina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sultsina keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina has hold of Yama's hands but Yama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultsina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yama.
Yama is nestled in close to Sultsina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yama 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.
Sultsina is trying to stand up here but Yama is controlling him well.
Yama is controlling the pace.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yama 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.
Yama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina is looking to control Yama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sultsina avoid being mounted?
Yama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama working Sultsina over with strikes.
Sultsina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sultsina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yama prevents Sultsina from standing back up.
Kotetsu Yama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sultsina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yama 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.
Sultsina pushes Yama off looking to stand but Yama dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
Sultsina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sultsina wants to get back to his feet.
Yama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sultsina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sultsina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sultsina is looking to escape.
Yama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sultsina.
Sultsina keeps Yama at a distance using the push kick.
Lubomir Sultsina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sultsina misses with a two punch combination.
Sultsina is looking to clinch.
Yama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Yama coming out on top.
Yama avoids the head kick by Sultsina.
Sultsina cracks Yama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Yama circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultsina scores with a spinning back kick!
Sultsina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Yama blocks the low kick.
Yama misses with a takedown
and Sultsina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sultsina wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama working Sultsina over with strikes.
Sultsina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sultsina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yama working over Sultsina with some ground and pound. Sultsina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sultsina is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama 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.
Sultsina pushes Yama off looking to stand but Yama dives back in and keeps control.
Yama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sultsina is looking to escape.
Yama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yama 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.
Sultsina is defending against the submission attempts here by Yama.
Yama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultsina can do to turn this around?
Yama passes to full mount!
The referee warns Sultsina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yama landing strikes from the mount.
Yama with shots to the head and body - Sultsina looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sultsina's face.
You get the feeling that Sultsina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yama dominating with strikes here.
Sultsina is rocked!
Sultsina tries to reverse the position but Yama maintains control.
Yama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sultsina is still in real trouble! Can Yama finish him?
A big strike lands for Yama! That's really hurt Sultsina and he's turned his back - Yama keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yama jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Cusanno (ranked 2228 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Gray Fullbuster (ranked 262 p4p, 253 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valerio Cusanno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Fullbuster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fullbuster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusannos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Fullbuster is out of range.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fullbuster! But no joy.
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Fullbuster and move into the clinch.
Fullbuster moves out of range of the strikes.
Cusanno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusanno misses with a straight right.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Fullbuster.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
Fullbuster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cusanno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cusanno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusanno misses the target.
Gray Fullbuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the side of Cusanno's head but Cusanno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno moves out of range as Fullbuster strikes.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Cusanno avoids it easily.
Cusanno punishes Fullbuster's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusanno throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fullbuster looks to throw the jab but Cusanno is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusanno misses with a straight right.
Fullbuster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fullbuster throws the left hand but Cusanno avoids the punch easily.
Cusanno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusanno scores with a shot to the body.
Cusanno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fullbuster was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusanno.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusanno slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Cusanno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Cusanno throws a lazy right hand but Fullbuster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Cusanno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cusanno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cusanno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fullbuster moves away.
Cusanno misses the shot to the body.
Cusanno loads up on a big right hand but Fullbuster slips the punch.
Cusanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fullbuster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fullbuster misses with a looping left.
Cusanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Fullbuster is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a three punch combo!
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Fullbuster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusanno is looking to wear down Fullbuster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fullbuster looks to throw the jab but Cusanno is out of range.
Fullbuster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the side of Cusanno's head but Cusanno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cusanno throws a shot from downtown. Fullbuster moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster 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.
Cusanno misses with a hook. Fullbuster ducked under it nicely.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cusanno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fullbuster throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an overhand right that lands on Fullbuster's shoulder, as Fullbuster tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Fullbuster misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno swings for the body but Fullbuster moves out of range.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusanno.
Fullbuster misses with a straight left.
Fullbuster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusanno's head.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fullbuster works the jab nicely.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
A big right from Cusanno misses.
A little jabbing left from Fullbuster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fullbuster looks to land a right hand but Cusanno moved out of range.
Fullbuster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fullbuster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Fullbuster tries to get set, Cusanno tries to push him back and clinch up but Fullbuster manages to avoid the attempt.
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 Valerio Cusanno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fullbuster looks to land a right hand but Cusanno moved out of range.
Cusanno misses with a hook
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusanno.
Cusanno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cusanno lands with a hook. Fullbuster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cusanno takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Cusanno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fullbuster moves away.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno throws a body punch but Fullbuster moves out of range.
Cusanno misses with a body punch
and Fullbuster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fullbuster misses the target.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Cusanno's shoulder, as Cusanno tries to avoid the shot.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Cusanno.
Fullbuster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cusanno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cusanno throws the left hand but Fullbuster avoids the punch easily.
Cusanno ducks under a wild hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Fullbuster swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusanno.
Cusanno misses the shot to the body.
Cusanno digs a good hook to Fullbuster's body.
Fullbuster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fullbuster throws out a counter right but Cusanno avoids it with no problem.
Cusanno jabs Fullbuster right on the nose. Fullbuster blinks but takes it well.
Fullbuster keeps the fight on the outside.
Fullbuster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cusanno punishes Fullbuster's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster misses with a straight left.
Cusanno lands a nice looking body shot.
Cusanno lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Fullbuster misses.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusanno ducks under a wild hook from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cusanno moves out of range as Fullbuster strikes.
Cusanno throws a shot from downtown. Fullbuster moves away and avoids it.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusanno misses with a hook.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster ducks under a wild hook from Cusanno.
Decent striking displayed by Cusanno there.
Cusanno takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Fullbuster takes one to the chin there.
Cusanno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Cusanno slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a hook.
Cusanno defending well as Fullbuster loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusanno's head backwards.
Fullbuster scores with a punch to the head.
Cusanno looks to land a left hand but Fullbuster moved out of range nicely.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Cusanno's shoulder, as Cusanno tries to avoid the shot.
Cusanno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fullbuster manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusanno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cusanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fullbuster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a hook
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
Cusanno clobbers Fullbuster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusanno.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cusanno, as that shot connected.
Fullbuster just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a sloppy right hand. Fullbuster should have avoided that one.
A big left from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster scores with a nice right hand.
Fullbuster throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusanno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gray Fullbuster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Cusanno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Cusanno catches Fullbuster right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Fullbuster does it's job there.
 Cusanno is rocked!
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Fullbuster and move into the clinch.
A jab from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster throws a looping overhand right but Cusanno ducks down to avoid it.
Cusanno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fullbuster.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fullbuster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno missing with a left hand there. Fullbuster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusanno throws out a loose jab but Fullbuster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fullbuster throws out a counter right but Cusanno avoids it with no problem.
Cusanno wants to clinch up but Fullbuster keeps it at a distance.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fullbuster needs to keep his hands up - Cusanno had a free shot at his head there.
Cusanno digs a good body shot into Fullbuster's ribs.
Fullbuster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cusanno.
Cusanno is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cusanno.
Fullbuster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster digs a good hook to Cusanno's body.
Cusanno tests Fullbuster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fullbuster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valerio Cusanno is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusanno defending well as Fullbuster loads up on a big left hand.
Fullbuster throws a big shot that misses.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Cusanno blocks it.
Cusanno misses with a hook to the body
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
Fullbuster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusanno.
Cusanno works Fullbuster's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullbuster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Fullbuster misses.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Cusanno wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Cusanno tries to counter by clinching up but Fullbuster breaks away and moves out of range.
Fullbuster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fullbuster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusanno misses the jab.
Cusanno slips under a jab.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fullbuster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno throws a hook but Fullbuster blocks it.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fullbuster looks to land a left hand but Cusanno moved out of range nicely.
Cusanno moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Good shot there by Fullbuster.
Cusanno moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Cusanno misses with an uppercut. Fullbuster saw that one coming.
Fullbuster throws a good cross that connects.
Cusanno lands a nice shot to the body.
Fullbuster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno lands a glancing blow to the side of Fullbuster's head.
Fullbuster swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusanno.
Cusanno moves to clinch but Fullbuster breaks away
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno looks to land a right hand but Fullbuster moved out of range.
Cusanno throws a jab when Fullbuster was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusanno. Fullbuster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusanno connects with the punch.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Fullbuster throws a lazy right hand but Cusanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusanno slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valerio Cusanno.
I think Cusanno 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trappy Trapperson (ranked 2504 p4p, 3138 weight class) and Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 302 p4p, 365 weight class). Hisashi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feng Shui. Trappy Trapperson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akahoshi Hisashi's chin.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapperson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hisashi tries to sprawl out of it but Trapperson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hisashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trapperson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hisashi jabs at Trapperson's body.
Hisashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trapperson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hisashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hisashi cracks Trapperson with an open hand slap.
Trapperson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hisashi to the mat! Hisashi manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapperson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hisashi is retaining full guard.
Hisashi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Trapperson jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trapperson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trappy Trapperson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trappersons head.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
Hisashi lands a nice elbow.
Hisashi slows down the pace here.
Hisashi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hisashi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi lands with a light punch inside.
Hisashi lands with a light punch inside.
Hisashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head.
Hisashi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trapperson backwards.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
Hisashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hisashi.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Trapperson's head.
Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trapperson is rocked!
Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Trapperson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trapperson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hisashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trapperson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi.
Trapperson tries to pull guard but Hisashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trapperson goes for a takedown attempt but Hisashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trapperson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Hisashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
A short left from Hisashi.
A shot in the inside from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a big right hand that drops Trapperson! The killer instinct kicks in and Hisashi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hisashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hofmann (ranked 1722 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Pierre Sutton (ranked 231 p4p, 348 weight class). Hofmann's entrance music is Trip Like I Do. A fine choice. Sutton has chosen So Appalled as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sutton quickly recovers to half guard.
Sutton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hofmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hofmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hofmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Hofmann there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hofmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sutton wants to get back to his feet.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Sutton's hands, connecting with Sutton's forehead.
Hofmann is nestled in close to Sutton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hofmann content to control rather than advance.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann 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.
Sutton looks winded!
Hofmann working Sutton over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann works his way into side control.
Sutton 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.
Hofmann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hofmann staying calm.
Sutton pushes Hofmann away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hofmann gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sutton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hofmann is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann working the ground and pound from side control.
Hofmann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hofmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutton taking a bit of punishment here - Hofmann scoring with strikes.
Hofmann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.
Sutton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hofmann cracks Sutton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hofmann is working Sutton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.
Sutton is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann landing strikes.
Hofmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Hofmann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hofmann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sutton is trying to escape the position but Hofmann is controlling the position.
Hofmann landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hofmann landing strikes.
Hofmann controls the position.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hofmann lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hofmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Hofmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hofmann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hofmann landing punches.
Hofmann landing punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann controlling from the full mount.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.
Sutton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sutton taking shots to the head.
Hofmann with a couple of short strikes.
Hofmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sutton looks a forlorn figure.
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Hofmann lands a couple of good shots and Sutton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hofmann has Sutton flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hofmann lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hofmann 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 Sutton!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sutton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutton is rocked!
Good control from Hofmann.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Hofmann finish him?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hofmann. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hofmann is loading up with his shots from the back and Sutton is in big trouble! Sutton taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann 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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