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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Javali (ranked 6069 p4p, 5661 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 531 p4p, 512 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renato Javali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Javali tries a head kick but it misses.
Javali lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Javali connects with a nice looking jab.
Javali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tama's head.
Tama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tama looks to land a body kick but Javali moved away.
Javali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tama clinches with his opponent.
Tama wants to take the fight to the mat but Javali manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tama is trying to drag Javali to the mat but Javali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tama stalling against the cage.
Tama stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Javali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama tries for a takedown but Javali circles away easily
and Javali counters with a right hand to the body.
Renato Javali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Javali. That's going to slow Tama down.
Tama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Javali defends well and Tama ends up having to push Javali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Javali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tama fails to land the takedown.
Tama rushes Javali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Javali has knocked Tama down with a huge combo! Javali steps away and waves a wobbly Tama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Tama is rocked!
Renato Javali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Look low, kick high! Javali uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tama tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Javali is absolutely delighted - when Tama wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renato Javali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Empi (ranked 4146 p4p, 5627 weight class) and Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 427 p4p, 508 weight class). Aqissiac Jacira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Empi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aqissiac Jacira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacira tries to land a front kick but Empi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Empi goes for a double leg but Jacira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacira continues to drive forward.
Empi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Empi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jacira tries a knee to the head but Empi blocks it.
Jacira gets underhooks to prevent Empi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacira stalling in the clinch but Empi improves position.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Jacira blocks a body shot from Empi.
Empi breaks from the clinch.
Jacira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Empi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacira counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacira misses with a punch on the inside.
Empi stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Empi uses from the top position.
Jacira wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Empi escapes and throws Jacira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Empi works to advance to full mount. Jacira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Empi throwing strikes but Jacira bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Empi controlling the position.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Empi is pulling down on Jacira's head to control his posture.
Empi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
Empi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Jacira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Empi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Empi looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Empi rushes Jacira and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Empi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Empi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Empi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacira walks away with a smile on his face. Empi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Empi is wriggling around but Jacira manages to pass to half guard.
Jacira is trying to control. Empi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Empi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacira throws a series of punches but Empi moves out of range.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Empi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacira's waist but Jacira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Empi off to one side.
Jacira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Empi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Empi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jacira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jacira successfully pulls guard.
Jacira has Empi pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Empi has Jacira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Empi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jacira drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi wants to control from the top but Jacira keeps moving.
Empi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jacira is pulling down on Empi's head. It's preventing any offense from Empi, at least for the moment.
Empi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacira is trying to hold Empi in close to prevent damage but Empi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Empi postures up in Jacira's guard and throws a big left but Jacira blocks it.
Jacira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacira wants to stand up but Empi is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Empi closes the distance and clinches.
Empi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Empi gets underhooks to prevent Jacira's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Empi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacira wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
Jacira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Empi is defending well.
Empi gets control of Jacira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Empi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Aqissiac Jacira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping full guard, as Jacira tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aqissiac Jacira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jacira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Empi pushes Jacira off and gets back to his feet.
Jacira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Empi throws Jacira to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacira lands a nice shot to the body.
Empi clinches with his opponent.
Empi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.
Jacira fails to pull guard.
Empi stops a takedown attempt from Jacira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empi tries for a takedown but Jacira manages to get underhooks.
Empi manages to break the clinch.
Empi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Empi is looking to clinch but Jacira is avoiding it.
Jacira gets a takedown into half guard.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Jacira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jacira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Jacira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacira is trying to control the action in half guard but Empi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira looking to score a takedown here. Empi is defending well but Jacira drives through and ends up in Empi's guard.
Empi wants to get back to his feet but Jacira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacira is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empi pulls Jacira in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira is working Empi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Tsuyoi Empi.
I think Jacira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aqissiac Jacira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 3979 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Tanjiro Namikaze (ranked 320 p4p, 356 weight class). Tanjiro Namikaze told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanjiro Namikaze!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Namikaze on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Namikaze keeps it at a distance.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namikaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namikaze manages to avoid it.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Namikaze tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton stuffs the takedown attempt from Namikaze. Namikaze gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namikaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Namikaze moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Namikaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namikaze prevents it.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses.
Namikaze avoids the elbow strike from Dalton, against the cage.
Namikaze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.
Dalton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dalton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Namikaze is proving a slippery customer.
Namikaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Namikaze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Namikaze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Namikaze from controlling successfully.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Namikaze lands a couple of digs.
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily.
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Namikaze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dalton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Namikaze is looking to defend but Dalton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Namikaze! Dalton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Namikaze taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Dalton!
An out of breath James Dalton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 5940 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Test Pilot (ranked 523 p4p, 356 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Pilot!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pilot has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
Jack is looking for a takedown.
Jack can't get the takedown.
Pilot avoids a wild elbow strike from Jack.
Jack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack manages to end up in side control.
Pilot is looking for a sweep.
Pilot wants to control but Jack postures up.
The strikes coming from Jack are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pilot keeps working.
Pilot tries to bench press Jack off him but Jack keeps the position.
Jack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pilot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jack working the head with strikes.
Jack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pilot wants to control but Jack postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands an elbow.
Jack working the ground and pound but Pilot is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pilot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jack working the ground and pound from side control.
Pilot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pilot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pilot is rocked!
Pilot looks winded!
Jack lands a huge shot from side control! Pilot is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Angle (ranked 3950 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Vu Viet Hu (ranked 317 p4p, 215 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benjamin Angle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benjamin Angle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vu Viet Hu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Angle lands.
Angle stuffs the takedown attempt from Hu. Hu gets slowly back to his feet.
Angle thuds a left hand into Hu's body.
Hu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Angle sprawls well. Angle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hu gets slowly back to his feet.
Angle is looking to counter punch.
Hu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Angle, as that shot connected.
Angle looks to land a combination. Hu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Angle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Angle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vu Viet Hu.
A good leg kick by Angle.
Hu tries for a takedown but Angle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angle stalks Hu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hu's face. Hu staggers backwards, shaken.
Benjamin Angle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Angle!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angle is pushing Hu's head away, looking to escape. Hu manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Angle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angle keeps working.
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Angle wants to control but Hu postures up.
Hu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Angle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Angle is looking to regain half guard here but Hu keeps moving and retains side control.
Hu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hu trying to control the action but Angle is working from the bottom.
Hu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hu trying to control the position but Angle is working away.
Hu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Angle 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.
Hu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Angle cracks Hu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Angle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hu in his tracks.
Hu tries for a takedown but Angle circles away easily
and Angle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Angle lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu moves out of range as Angle throws a body kick.
Hu shoots in for a takedown but Angle shows good takedown defense.
Hu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Angle counters with a nice body shot.
Benjamin Angle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vu Viet Hu.
Angle throws a series of strikes that have Hu backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Angle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angle swivels and escapes.
Hu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benjamin Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle throws a series of strikes that have Hu backpedaling.
Hu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Angle wants to get back to his feet.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angle keeps working.
Angle pushes Hu off looking to stand but Hu dives back in and keeps control.
Angle is refusing to be controlled, as Hu sits in half guard.
Vu Viet Hu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hu.
Angle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu prevents Angle from standing back up.
Angle tries to get to full guard but Hu has control of the leg.
Hu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Angle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Angle shrugs it off.
Angle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angle prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Angle wants to control but Hu is having none of it.
Angle is squirming around, avoiding Hu's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle can't escape the position.
Angle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Angle tries to hold on but Hu pushes him away.
Angle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hu on the ground.
Angle is trying to escape the mount but Hu keeps good control and instead manages to take Angle's back.
Angle is trying to get back to his feet but Hu has full control of the position and if anything, Angle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hu has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Angle is defending well but eventually Hu manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Angle has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vu Viet Hu!
During a confident post fight interview, Vu Viet Hu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Sultsina (ranked 2650 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Kylan Cedillo (ranked 338 p4p, 362 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Sultsina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cedillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cedillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sultsina can pounce on him.
Cedillo connects with a crisp jab.
Sultsina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cedillo counters with a head kick. That will keep Sultsina thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cedillo cracks Sultsina with an open hand slap.
Sultsina tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cedillo.
Cedillo thows a leg kick but Sultsina checks it
and Sultsina counters by clinching up.
Cedillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sultsina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cedillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sultsina.
Cedillo throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sultsina misses with a low kick.
Cedillo tries to bum rush Sultsina with a series of wild strikes but Sultsina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultsina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cedillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cedillo lands with a right hand.
Cedillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cedillo tries to throw a body punch but Sultsina avoids it by throwing Cedillo back against the cage.
Cedillo digs a right hand underneath Sultsina's ribcage. Sultsina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cedillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sultsina!
Cedillo with a nice cross.
Cedillo with the inside leg kick.
Cedillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sultsina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sultsina looks to land a combination but Cedillo avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cedillo throws a shot to the body.
Cedillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cedillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sultsina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sultsina misses with a series of wild punches.
Cedillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sultsina slips under a jab from Cedillo.
Sultsina lands with a straight right. Cedillo didn't see that one coming.
Sultsina slips a straight right by Cedillo.
Sultsina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cedillo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sultsina tries to bum rush Cedillo with a series of wild strikes but Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cedillo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Lubomir Sultsina has been cut.
Cedillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sultsina throws out the jab.
Cedillo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sultsina counters with a stiff right hand.
Sultsina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Cedillo lands.
Cedillo moves into range and clinches up with Sultsina.
A short right from Sultsina on the inside.
Cedillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sultsina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cedillo blocks the elbow strike.
Cedillo blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Cedillo.
Sultsina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cedillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cedillo misses with a body punch.
Sultsina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cedillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cedillo misses with a punch to the body.
Sultsina prevents a body shot from Cedillo.
Cedillo lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sultsina.
Sultsina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cedillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cedillo has a couple of punches blocked by Sultsina.
Cedillo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sultsina.
Sultsina lands a nice elbow.
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!
Cedillo tries a body shot but Sultsina blocks it.
Sultsina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cedillo prevents Sultsina from breaking the clinch.
Sultsina throws a punch but it's blocked by Cedillo.
Cedillo cracks Sultsina with a nice body shot.
Cedillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cedillo can't find room to land a body shot as Sultsina controls the action.
Sultsina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sultsina misses with a knee strike.
Cedillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sultsina.
A shot in the inside from Cedillo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Sultsina's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice cross by Cedillo.
Cedillo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sultsina counters by moving into the clinch.
Sultsina throws an elbow that misses.
Cedillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cedillo lands with a nice body punch.
Sultsina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sultsina avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Sultsina misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sultsina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cedillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sultsina was well out of range. Poor timing from Cedillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sultsina moves away.
Lubomir Sultsina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cedillo missing with a left hand there. Sultsina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cedillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sultsina moves away.
Sultsina scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Sultsina is predictable there
and Sultsina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cedillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sultsina.
Cedillo misses with a head kick.
Cedillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cedillo misses the shot to the body.
Sultsina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sultsina walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cedillo.
Cedillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sultsina in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cedillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cedillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sultsina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sultsina throws a head kick but Cedillo moves out of range.
Sultsina throws a leg kick but Cedillo moved away.
Sultsina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sultsina throws a sloppy head kick
and Cedillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cedillo lands with a straight right. Sultsina didn't see that one coming.
Sultsina takes one to the side of the head.
Sultsina avoids a kick to the body.
Cedillo throws a low kick but Sultsina moves out of range easily.
Cedillo thuds a left hand into Sultsina's body.
Sultsina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sultsina misses with a double jab.
Cedillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cedillo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cedillo.
Nice shot by Cedillo.
Sultsina moves out of range as Cedillo throws a body kick.
Sultsina misses with a few strikes there.
Cedillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cedillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cedillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cedillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sultsina lands a really nice looking cross but Cedillo seems unphased.
Cedillo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sultsina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cedillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cedillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cedillo darts in trying to clinch
and Sultsina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo cracks Sultsina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sultsina avoids the body shot from Cedillo.
Sultsina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cedillo throws out a loose jab but Sultsina uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sultsina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cedillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sultsina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sultsina scores with a sloppy right hand. Cedillo should have avoided that one.
Cedillo scores with a jab to the head.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Cedillo circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cedillo. Sultsina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cedillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Sultsina counters with a two punch combo.
Cedillo slips a jab from Sultsina.
Cedillo throws out a counter right but Sultsina avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lubomir Sultsina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sultsina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cedillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sultsina moves away.
Cedillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sultsina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sultsina has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Cedillo misses.
Cedillo connects with the punch.
Cedillo misses with the body kick
and Sultsina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sultsina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sultsina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cedillo works on Sultsina's body with a couple of short punches.
Cedillo misses with a body punch.
Cedillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sultsina controls his hands.
Sultsina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cedillo.
Sultsina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sultsina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Sultsina. Those never looked like landing.
Sultsina tries to clinch there but Cedillo circles away.
Cedillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sultsina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cedillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sultsina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cedillo.
Cedillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cedillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sultsina's sensitive parts.
Sultsina swings for the body but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo lands an overhand right.
Cedillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cedillo finds it's target.
Cedillo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo pushes Sultsina up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cedillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sultsina is trying to force a seperation but Cedillo has the dominant position.
Cedillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cedillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sultsina.
A shot in the inside from Cedillo.
Cedillo lands with a left to the head.
Cedillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cedillo lands with a light punch inside.
 Sultsina is rocked!
Sultsina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cedillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cedillo lands with an overhand left.
Oh Sultsina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cedillo blocks a head kick by Sultsina.
Sultsina seems to have got his legs back now.
Cedillo throws a sloppy head kick and Sultsina moves out of range easily.
Cedillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Sultsina in the body.
Cedillo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sultsina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cedillo thows a leg kick but Sultsina checks it
and Sultsina counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cedillo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sultsina.
A left hand lands to the body for Cedillo.
Sultsina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sultsina misses with some punches.
Sultsina prevents a body shot from Cedillo.
Sultsina tries to break free but Cedillo pushes him back against the cage.
Cedillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sultsina throws an elbow but misses.
Sultsina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cedillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sultsina backwards.
Cedillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sultsina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cedillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo takes a swing at Sultsina's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cedillo!
Sultsina tried to score with a low kick but Cedillo checks it.
Kylan Cedillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cedillo connects with a body shot.
Cedillo has managed to clinch.
Sultsina crunches a lovely knee into Cedillo's ribcage.
Sultsina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cedillo avoids it.
Cedillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cedillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cedillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sultsina's head.
Cedillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cedillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lubomir Sultsina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedillo throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylan Cedillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cedillo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylan Cedillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dewire (ranked 2532 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 330 p4p, 270 weight class). Dewire comes to the cage accompanied by Come With Me Now. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Python was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Dewire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewire shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Dewire fails with a takedown attempt.
Dewire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Python looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Python is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dewire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Python is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire taking a breather here.
Dewire cracks Python with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Dewire drags him back down.
Python parries the strikes from Dewire easily there. Dewire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Python to escape.
Python is pushing Dewire's head away, looking to escape. Dewire manages to hold on to the position though.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dewire trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Python to see if he's OK.
Python is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dewire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Python takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Python!
Dewire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Python is surviving well by controlling Dewire's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Python?
Dewire controlling the pace for now.
Python is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewire lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewire looking to secure an arm triangle but Python defends it well.
Dewire raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dewire looking for a guillotine from mount but Python is having none of it.
BOOM! Dewire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Python defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dewire.
Dewire 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.
Python is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Python is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Dewire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dewire landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Dewire landing strikes from the mount and Python is in trouble!
Dewire landing shots from mount.
Dewire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Python hang on?
Python is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dewire scoring with strikes but Python is staying in there.
Dewire looking to control but Python is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dewire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
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.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dewire dives in and grabs Python's left leg, looking for a takedown. Python pushes down on Dewire's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dewire backs up against the cage.
Python lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire.
Dewire walks into a stiff left hand from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dewire tries for a takedown but Python circles away easily
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Dewire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dewire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Python sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Dewire has his takedown stuffed
and Dewire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dewire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Python lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dewire stops Python from getting back to his feet.
Python 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.
Python keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dewire prevents Python from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewire shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Dewire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dewire with a poor takedown
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewire ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Dewire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Dewire blocks a head kick by Python.
Dewire shoots in and gets a takedown into Python's guard.
Dewire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
We've been hearing that Dewire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dewire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
Dewire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michael Dewire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewire prevents Python from escaping the position.
Python is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Python pushes Dewire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dewire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dewire misses with a takedown attempt - Python sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage.
Python manages to break the clinch.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Python lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dewire somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewire fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewire thinking.
Python defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dewire.
Henry Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python throws a good cross that connects.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewire with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python stuffs the takedown attempt from Dewire. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.
Python cracks Dewire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dewire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Python keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Python sprawls well. Python wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dewire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewire's head.
Dewire shoots in but Python avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Dewire shoots and misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Python!
Dewire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Python.
Python looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Python.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dewire has a takedown stuffed.
Python throws out a counter right but Dewire avoids it with no problem.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dewire ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python throws a counter combo.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
Dewire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Python scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Python lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dewire at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Python has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodion Brown (ranked 1933 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 226 p4p, 205 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodion Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Brown drops Drago with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodion Brown!
A very excited looking Rodion Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 894 p4p, 908 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 136 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Brown tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Brown drops Tsuruta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Arman Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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