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DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 5442 p4p, 23914 weight class) and Bob Killer (ranked 250 p4p, 280 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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10 - 10 - 0 |
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167 cm
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140
6 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Killer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Killer takes one to the side of the head.
Killer moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Killer staying out of range there.
Lamez lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Killer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamez with a body shot.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamez jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Killer being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lamez controlling from the top position.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Lamez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lamez continues to stall.
Lamez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
Lamez throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamez.
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Killer tries to move into range but Lamez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Killer shoots in.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Lamez coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Killer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lamez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killer on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamez is looking to counter punch.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Killer there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lamez with a nice cross.
Lamez throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Lamez backs off Killer throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Lamez dips to his left and cracks Killer with an uppercut!
Bob Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Killer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Lamez gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lamez.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Lamez scores with a nice head shot.
Lamez lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamez jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamez defends it nicely.
Lamez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer throws a counter combo.
Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamez sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer slips a straight right by Lamez.
Killer staying out of range there.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
Lamez scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Lamez there.
Killer blocks a jab.
Killer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamez defends it well.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamez scores with a hook.
Killer slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez backing away here, and Killer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamez.
Good shot there by Lamez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamez scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to move into range but Lamez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamez to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer throws a fast counter high kick but Lamez manages to duck under it in time.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Lamez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lamez scores with a nice right hand.
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Lamez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Lamez cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez lands with an overhand left.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamez pinned against the cage. Lamez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez connects with the punch.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamez defends it well.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamez lands with a right hand.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamez sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scottie Lamez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Killer.
Lamez lands with a hook. Killer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Killer walks into a left hand.
Lamez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Killer moves forwards but Lamez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Lamez.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamez as he avoids it easily.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Lamez. That snapped Killer's head back.
Lamez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamez connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Lamez.
Lamez cracks Killer with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Lamez connects with a single shot there.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Killer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamez tests Killer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Lamez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lamez connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamez, as that shot connected.
Lamez lands a jab to the nose.
Lamez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killer momentarily.
Lamez lands a jab.
Lamez clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamez lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Jab from Lamez.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.
Bob Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamez with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Lamez!
During a confident post fight interview, Scottie Lamez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 2353 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Slim Slow (ranked 136 p4p, 220 weight class). Nevez Amadaus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slow throws a sloppy body shot
and Amadaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amadaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amadaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amadaus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slow throws a nice looking combination but Amadaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slow is looking to clinch but Amadaus is avoiding it.
Slow misses with a wild body shot.
Slow throws a right hand that misses
enabling Amadaus to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
As Slow backs away, Amadaus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amadaus.
Amadaus blocks an uppercut.
Slow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amadaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slow lands a left hand.
Amadaus blocking some punches.
Slow working aggressively here.
Amadaus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Amadaus controls his hands.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus blocks an uppercut.
Slow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
Slow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Slow.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amadaus's elbow.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Amadaus effectively controlling the action here.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow being controlled against the cage.
Amadaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Amadaus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Slow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amadaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slow scores with a shoulder strike.
Amadaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Amadaus backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amadaus stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Slow 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.
Slow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amadaus throwing a counter right hand but Slow manages to avoid it.
Slow throws a body punch but Amadaus moves out of range.
Slow tries to close the distance and clinch but Amadaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amadaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amadaus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slow wants to clinch.
Amadaus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slow. Amadaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amadaus throws a quick counter head kick but Slow was just out of range.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slow clinches up against the cage.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Slow's head.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus lands a right hand.
Slow managing to block the knees to the body from Amadaus.
Amadaus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Amadaus backwards.
Amadaus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Amadaus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slow is defending well.
Amadaus stalling in the clinch but Slow improves position.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Slow.
Amadaus taking a breather.
Amadaus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amadaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Slow controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus is trying to break the clinch but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Amadaus controls the action.
Slow lands a left hand.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amadaus's elbow.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amadaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Amadaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow tries a body shot but Amadaus blocks it.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Slow lands with a left to the head.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Amadaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus wants to stall.
Slow tries to work over Amadaus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amadaus blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow lands an uppercut.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow pushes Amadaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slow closes the distance but Amadaus moves to the side
and Amadaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Slow closes the distance and pushes Amadaus back into the cage.
Amadaus blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Amadaus avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slow working aggressively here.
Amadaus'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.
Slow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Amadaus.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
Slow lands a right hand.
Amadaus is struggling to control the position.
Slim Slow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus leaning against his opponent.
Amadaus avoiding damage.
Slow lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with some punches.
Amadaus tries to pull guard but Slow won't allow it.
Amadaus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nevez Amadaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amadaus.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Amadaus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amadaus taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nevez Amadaus.
Slow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amadaus counters with a straight right hand.
Slow scores with a decent looking hook.
Slow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Amadaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amadaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slow misses with a wild body shot.
Amadaus throwing a counter right hand but Slow manages to avoid it.
Slow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amadaus throws a quick counter head kick but Slow was just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slow 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
A very excited looking Slim Slow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harlin Faliaygo (ranked 2788 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Justin Kulina (ranked 363 p4p, 317 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kulina's choice of entrance music: Tool - Schism. Justin Kulina is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harlin Faliaygo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Kulina!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faliaygo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Faliaygo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kulina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faliaygo is looking to counter punch.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina connects with a jab.
Faliaygo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Faliaygo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faliaygo looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Kulina catches Faliaygo right on the button with a cross.
Faliaygo misses with a looping left.
Faliaygo wants to slow Kulina down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Faliaygo is predictable there
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kulina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faliaygo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulina can pounce on him.
A low kick from Faliaygo is predictable there
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faliaygo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
Faliaygo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faliaygo scrambles back to his feet.
Kulina has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kulina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulina, as that shot connected.
Faliaygo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faliaygo throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faliaygo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faliaygo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina thumps Faliaygo with a low kick.
Faliaygo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Faliaygo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kulina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faliaygo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Kulina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Faliaygo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Kulina slips a straight right by Faliaygo.
Faliaygo misses the body punch
and Kulina counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina connects with a jab.
Kulina misses with a hook
and Faliaygo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faliaygo connects with a nice looking jab.
Faliaygo defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Faliaygo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kulina cracks Faliaygo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kulina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faliaygo.
Faliaygo throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it.
Faliaygo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faliaygo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Faliaygo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kulina counter with a right hand.
Faliaygo walks into a jab.
Kulina lands with an uppercut that bounces Faliaygo off the cage and back into range.
Faliaygo blocks a jab.
Faliaygo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kulina counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faliaygo misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Kulina, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kulina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulina lands the left hand.
Faliaygo misses with an uppercut
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Faliaygo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Faliaygo ducks right into an uppercut from Kulina.
Kulina scores with a jab. Faliaygo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Faliaygo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Faliaygo throws a body kick that misses.
Faliaygo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kulina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faliaygo moves away from the strike by Kulina.
A big right from Kulina misses.
It looked like Faliaygo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulina misses with an uppercut. Faliaygo saw that one coming.
Faliaygo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kulina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Faliaygo moved out of range nicely.
Faliaygo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Kulina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faliaygo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Faliaygo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Faliaygo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kulina jabs Faliaygo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faliaygo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulina momentarily.
Kulina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faliaygo misses with a left hand
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kulina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faliaygo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Kulina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faliaygo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kulina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faliaygo misses with an uppercut. Kulina saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulina as he connects with a hook.
Faliaygo throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faliaygo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulina throws out the jab.
Faliaygo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faliaygo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulina cracks Faliaygo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faliaygo walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kulina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Faliaygo misses
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina slips a straight right by Faliaygo.
Faliaygo misses with a body shot.
Kulina with the inside leg kick.
Kulina slips under a jab from Faliaygo.
Faliaygo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina motions for Faliaygo to come forward. Kulina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Faliaygo. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faliaygo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faliaygo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulina.
Kulina feints a counter leg kick.
Kulina lands a jab.
Kulina lands with an uppercut that bounces Faliaygo off the cage and back into range.
Faliaygo walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faliaygo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faliaygo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Justin Kulina's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Faliaygo misses with a body punch
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulina is looking to slow Faliaygo down with leg kicks.
Kulina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faliaygo.
Faliaygo misses with an uppercut.
Faliaygo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kulina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faliaygo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Faliaygo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faliaygo moves out of range as Kulina strikes.
Kulina misses with a straight right.
Faliaygo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Faliaygo misses with a hook.
Faliaygo avoids the body shot from Kulina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulina slips a straight right by Faliaygo.
Kulina scores with a nice right hand.
Kulina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faliaygo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulina! But no joy.
Faliaygo misses with a body punch
and Kulina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faliaygo misses with a hook.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kulina throws a shot to the body.
Kulina jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faliaygo.
Justin Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faliaygo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Faliaygo misses with an uppercut.
Kulina throws out a counter right but Faliaygo avoids it with no problem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Faliaygo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Faliaygo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Faliaygo misses the target.
Faliaygo throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kulina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kulina.
Kulina ducks under a wild hook from Faliaygo.
Kulina throws out a counter right but Faliaygo avoids it with no problem.
Kulina cracks Faliaygo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kulina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faliaygo's sensitive parts.
Kulina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faliaygo throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Faliaygo backing away here, and Kulina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kulina dodges the punch combination from Faliaygo.
Faliaygo misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kulina to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faliaygo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulina's knee momentarily.
Faliaygo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kulina finds it's way round the side to connect with Faliaygo's head.
Kulina throws a lazy right hand but Faliaygo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Faliaygo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faliaygo.
Kulina with a nice cross.
Kulina misses with a hook. Faliaygo ducked under it nicely.
Faliaygo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kulina will feel that in the morning.
Kulina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faliaygo looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kulina does it's job there.
Faliaygo takes one on the button.
Kulina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faliaygo. Faliaygo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kulina scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Faliaygo throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faliaygo misses with an uppercut. Kulina saw that one coming.
Kulina tries a quick counter leg kick but Faliaygo is wise to it.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
Kulina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Faliaygo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Faliaygo throws a leg kick
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Faliaygo moves away and avoids it.
Faliaygo ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faliaygo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kulina throws the left hand but Faliaygo avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Faliaygo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faliaygo misses with a right hand
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina misses with a straight left.
It looked like Faliaygo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kulina.
Kulina moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulina connects with a looping right hand.
Kulina checks a leg kick.
Kulina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faliaygo walks into a straight right hand from Kulina.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Faliaygo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faliaygo throwing a counter right hand but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Kulina lands a jab to the nose.
Kulina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kulina throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Faliaygo to counter with a crisp jab.
Faliaygo 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.
Kulina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faliaygo counters with a nice body kick.
Faliaygo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faliaygo misses with a body shot
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faliaygo. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Kulina. That snapped Faliaygo's head back.
Kulina throws a front kick that sends Faliaygo stumbling back into the cage.
Faliaygo lands a jab to the head.
Kulina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faliaygo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faliaygo throws a hook but Kulina blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulina.
Nice jab there from Kulina.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Faliaygo misses its intended target.
Faliaygo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harlin Faliaygo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faliaygo misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Kulina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina scores with a sloppy right hand. Faliaygo should have avoided that one.
Kulina thuds a left hand into Faliaygo's body.
Faliaygo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Faliaygo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Faliaygo.
The cut above Justin Kulina's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kulina misses with a hook. Faliaygo ducked under it nicely.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Faliaygo throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina tries a low kick but Faliaygo avoids it.
Faliaygo is looking to counter punch.
Faliaygo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulina 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Prince (ranked 1222 p4p, 2318 weight class) and Kano Sicarius (ranked 114 p4p, 204 weight class). Prince kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas- N.Y. State of Mind. Nasir Prince has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sicarius scores with a one two! Prince had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sicarius scores with a takedown into Prince's guard.
Sicarius throwing strikes but missing.
Sicarius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sicarius throws a big elbow that misses.
Sicarius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prince's guard.
Sicarius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sicarius wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sicarius is still trying to improve position.
Sicarius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prince's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sicarius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sicarius thows a huge punch but Prince dodges it nicely.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prince's head.
Sicarius working over Prince with some ground and pound. Prince looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prince's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sicarius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sicarius.
Prince has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sicarius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sicarius throwing shots but Prince is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius is nestled in close to Prince, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sicarius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sicarius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sicarius.
Sicarius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius is nestled in close to Prince, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Sicarius there.
Sicarius drops an elbow to the side of Prince's head.
Prince taking some punishment here, with Sicarius in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sicarius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sicarius working over Prince with some ground and pound. Prince looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sicarius passes to full mount!
Sicarius misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sicarius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sicarius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sicarius throwing strikes here but Prince is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sicarius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Prince?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sicarius punching from mount but Prince doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sicarius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Prince blocking the ground and pound.
Sicarius cracks Prince with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
 Prince is rocked!
Prince is breathing heavily.
Sicarius working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Prince is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sicarius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sicarius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Sicarius postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Prince badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sicarius around the waist but Sicarius pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sicarius is the winner by TKO! Sicarius jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kano Sicarius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shingen Takeda (ranked 2999 p4p, 3079 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 248 p4p, 252 weight class). Takeda comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Rivers has chosen RUNNING IN THE 90ās as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.
 It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers is looking for a triangle here but Takeda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Rivers parries the strikes from Takeda easily there. Takeda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivers to escape.
Takeda wants to control but Rivers is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to buck Takeda off but Takeda is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeda tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Takeda throws an elbow but Rivers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.
Takeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rivers is trying to improve his position.
Takeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Takeda trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Takeda prevents Rivers from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeda has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Takeda 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.
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeda is pushing down on Rivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeda passes into half guard.
Takeda 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.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda is working for a kimura but Rivers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rivers is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Rivers looking for a guillotine here but Takeda defends easily.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeda is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers looking for subs off his back but Takeda has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda'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.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Rivers clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Takeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Takeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda blocking some punches.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Takeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Takeda can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takedas head.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
Rivers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takeda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rivers can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
A short left from Rivers.
Takeda successfully pulls guard.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Takeda trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Rivers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takeda defending well though.
Rivers tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Takeda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shingen Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Takeda throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Rivers misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Rivers lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
Takeda is rocked!
Phil Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a left hand
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda wants to slow Rivers down by chopping away at his legs.
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Rivers does it's job there.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers thuds his right hand into Takeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Takeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Jab by Rivers.
Takeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shingen Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivers has his foot on Takeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takeda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivers.
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rivers is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Rivers thanked The Natural Order for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Rocksteady (ranked 850 p4p, 1580 weight class) and Hjalmar Raak (ranked 122 p4p, 211 weight class). Rocksteady comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Hand. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hjalmar Raak!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocksteady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Raak both land. Nice combination.
Raak jabs Rocksteady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raak scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Raak.
Raak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady feinted with a counter takedown.
Raak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocksteady throws out the jab.
Raak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Rocksteady catches Raak right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksteady shoots for a takedown but Raak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocksteady slips under a jab.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raak takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocksteady.
Raak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksteady misses with a punch on the inside.
Raak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raak misses with a double jab
and Rocksteady counters with a single leg into guard. Raak didn't expect that.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving.
Rocksteady slips nicely into half guard.
Raak is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raak is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Raak is pressing down on Rocksteady's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raak looking for a sweep. Not yet Raak, not yet.
Raak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raak enables Rocksteady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Raak has wrist control.
Raak seems keen to control Rocksteady's posture.
Rocksteady is looking to advance position but Raak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raak controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocksteady is looking to escape.
Rocksteady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raak trying to control but Rocksteady is having none of it.
Rocksteady wants to control but Raak is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hjalmar Raak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rocksteady misses with a looping right.
Raak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocksteady pushes Raak up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady avoiding damage.
Raak missing with knees to the body.
Rocksteady pushes Raak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Rocksteady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raak backwards.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocksteady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raak throws a head punch that misses.
Raak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksteady successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raak trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raak wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocksteady takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocksteady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raak's elbow.
Raak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raak scores with a shoulder strike.
Raak tries to stall but Rocksteady uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raak is pressed up against the cage. Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raak down to the mat. Raak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocksteady.
Raak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Hjalmar Raak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocksteady keeps the fight on the outside.
Raak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocksteady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rocksteady with a body shot.
Rocksteady takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hjalmar Raak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocksteady gets the takedown into side control.
Raak parries the strikes from Rocksteady easily there. Rocksteady is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raak to escape.
Raak is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raak is looking to regain half guard here but Rocksteady keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raak down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksteady misses with the ground and pound.
Raak is not content to let Rocksteady control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Rocksteady dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rocksteady moves in looking to clinch but Raak pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksteady. Raak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raak lands with a straight right. Rocksteady didn't see that one coming.
Rocksteady lands a lovely overhand right.
Raak swings for the body but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Raak has managed to clinch.
Rocksteady pulls Raak into guard.
Rocksteady lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Raak is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raak keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rocksteady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocksteady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raak is keeping the position for now.
Rocksteady trying to control but Raak is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raak holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Raak keeping full guard, as Rocksteady tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raak is looking to clinch but Rocksteady is avoiding it.
Raak misses with a wild body shot.
Raak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocksteady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raak's head.
Rocksteady is looking to work some ground and pound but Raak has wrist control.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Raak is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady throws a big right hand that misses.
Raak keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raak wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjalmar Raak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Raak misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Raak. No joy for Rocksteady on that attempt.
Raak lands a really nice looking cross but Rocksteady seems unphased.
Raak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raak throws a series of punches but Rocksteady avoids them all with ease.
Rocksteady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raak moves in looking to clinch but Rocksteady pushes him off.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rocksteady or perhaps it was just good defense by Raak, which made it look bad.
Rocksteady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raak avoids it really well and circles away.
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 James Rocksteady.
I think Rocksteady 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Rocksteady!
An out of breath James Rocksteady 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 580 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Bryant Davis (ranked 41 p4p, 126 weight class). Davis has chosen Rocky Road as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryant Davis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis avoids the head kick by Sokol.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokol counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Sokol shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Sokol throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokol scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sokol throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lands with a cross.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Sokol's head back.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis with a jab.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokol off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol takes one to the side of the head.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis misses the jab.
Sokol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Sokol lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokol darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Sokol into the cage.
Sokol breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sokol throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Bryant Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis scores with a hook.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol.
Sokol slips under a jab from Davis.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Sokol lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Davis.
A jab lands there for Davis.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Sokol slips under a jab from Davis.
Sokol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Davis is pulling down on Sokol's head. It's preventing any offense from Sokol, at least for the moment.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sokol postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokol lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davis tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Sokol throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryant Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis scores with a jab.
Davis slips a straight right by Sokol.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Davis throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis misses with a hook
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sokol.
Sokol thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Davis misses.
Sokol throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davis avoids it.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol lands the left hand.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Davis staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a hook.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sokol.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol scores with a nice right hand.
Davis slips a jab from Sokol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol throws a body kick that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bryant Davis just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes one on the button.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Sokol.
Sokol takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Sokol throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sokol.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokol slips a straight right by Davis.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a single shot there.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokol under the eye.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Davis avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sokol.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis lands with a cross.
Sokol swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis avoids the body shot from Sokol.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol tries to score with a low kick but Davis moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick by Sokol misses
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokol is rocked!
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Sokol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sokol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Sokol misses
and Davis counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Sokol's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Sokol down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis misses with a jab to the body
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Davis misses.
A big right from Davis misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis motions for Sokol to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sokol throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Sokol with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryant Davis.
Well Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryant Davis!
Bryant Davis is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Talvela (ranked 733 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Jason Laszlo (ranked 93 p4p, 426 weight class). Talvela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Paavo Talvela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Laszlo's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Laszlo fails with the takedown.
Talvela tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Talvela.
Laszlo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Laszlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Talvela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Talvela scores with a nice head shot.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talvela.
It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Talvela lands a high kick!
 Laszlo is rocked!
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laszlo. That did some damage!
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Talvela finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo seems to have recovered his senses.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Talvela!
Laszlo trying to control the action but Talvela is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela regains half guard, as Laszlo was trying to land strikes.
Talvela is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo advances to half guard.
Laszlo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laszlo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo throwing shots but Talvela is blocking nicely.
Talvela tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Laszlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Talvela controls his leg.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Talvela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laszlo preventing the sweep.
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo content to stall in guard here.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talvela looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laszlo tries to clinch but Talvela is having none of it.
Laszlo drives through with a takedown into Talvela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laszlo throwing strikes from guard but Talvela blocks nicely.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.
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 Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Talvela throws a chopping leg kick but Laszlo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Laszlo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Laszlo avoids them all with ease.
Laszlo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talvela.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Laszlo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Talvela does it's job there.
Talvela tried to score with a low kick but Laszlo checks it.
Laszlo throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Talvela wants to clinch but Laszlo slips to the side
and Laszlo counters with a nice uppercut.
Laszlo moves out of range of the body kick from Talvela.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laszlo.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talvela rushes Laszlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laszlo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laszlo blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laszlo can do to turn this around?
Laszlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laszlo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laszlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Laszlo counters with a straight right hand.
Laszlo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talvela did well to prevent Laszlo getting side control.
Talvela gets back to full guard.
Talvela is looking for a triangle but Laszlo pushes his legs off easily.
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talvela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laszlo stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laszlo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laszlo wants to get up but he can't break Talvela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Laszlo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laszlo is in close to Talvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laszlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looking for a sweep. Not yet Talvela, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talvela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talvela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laszlo manages to get himself to full guard.
Talvela throws a strike but Laszlo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Laszlo trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Laszlo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talvela's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laszlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Talvela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Talvela won't allow it.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
Laszlo is working for a submission of some sort.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Talvela throws a head kick but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talvela is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laszlo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laszlo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well.
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talvela moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Talvela working a defensive guard here.
Talvela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laszlo forces his way into half guard.
Talvela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Laszlo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laszlo.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laszlo looking to score a takedown here. Talvela is defending well but Laszlo drives through and ends up in Talvela's guard.
Talvela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela looking for a guillotine here but Laszlo defends easily.
Laszlo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laszlo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laszlo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Talvela keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talvela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laszlo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Talvela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Laszlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Talvela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Talvela 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Babel (ranked 984 p4p, 1059 weight class) and Chad Billingsly (ranked 119 p4p, 130 weight class). Chad Billingsly 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Babel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target.
Babel dives in and scores a takedown into Billingsly's guard.
Babel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billingsly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babel has Billingsly in his guard.
Billingsly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Billingsly is proving a slippery customer.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billingsly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billingsly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billingsly tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Billingsly content to stall in guard here.
Babel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babel has control of Billingsly's left arm, preventing Billingsly from doing any damage.
Billingsly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billingsly defends well.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Billingsly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billingsly defends it easily.
Babel working a defensive guard but Billingsly passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Babel with the active half guard here but Billingsly passes nicely into side control.
Billingsly taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Babel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billingsly advances to mount.
Babel tries to hold on but Billingsly pushes him away.
Billingsly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Billingsly looking to control but Babel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to hold on but Billingsly pushes him away.
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 Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babel throws a lazy right hand but Billingsly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billingsly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Billingsly's guard.
Billingsly looking to control.
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Billingsly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billingsly keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel slips nicely into half guard.
Billingsly tries to roll over but Babel keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel trying to mount his opponent but Billingsly defends it.
Billingsly trying to hold on to Babel's head to control him but Babel postures up.
Billingsly wants to get back to full guard.
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Billingsly is defending well.
Billingsly gets back to full guard.
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.
Billingsly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard.
Billingsly trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babel working for a triangle but Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billingsly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billingsly trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Billingsly 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babel is controlling Billingsly's posture.
Babel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billingsly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babel is controlling Billingsly's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billingsly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babel is trying to control the position but Billingsly postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Babel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Babel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Babel tries for a takedown but Billingsly circles away easily
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Babel moves out of range.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Billingsly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel slips a straight right by Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly moves to clinch but Babel breaks away
and Babel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly trying to control the position.
Billingsly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babel slips nicely into half guard.
Billingsly tries to get to full guard but Babel has control of the leg.
Billingsly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babel is working away from the top position though.
Billingsly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Babel jumps into side control!
Nino Babel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babel controls the position from side control.
Billingsly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Babel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Billingsly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chad Billingsly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Billingsly regains half guard.
Babel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Billingsly is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Babel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Babel!
Nino Babel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haw Thorn (ranked 267 p4p, 773 weight class) and Lasse Savisto (ranked 41 p4p, 99 weight class). Thorn comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haw Thorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto darts in trying to clinch
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savisto gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Savisto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thorn has his feet on Savisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savisto. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Savisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savisto tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Savisto back against the cage.
A short right from Thorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws a right hand that misses
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Savisto! Thorn lets Savisto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Savisto with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Savisto lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto scores with a body shot.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savisto looking to score a takedown here. Thorn is defending well but Savisto drives through and ends up in Thorn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorn has wrist control.
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savisto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savisto's hands.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savisto.
Savisto takes one on the button.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savisto at a distance.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto'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.
Thorn defending well as Savisto loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Savisto.
Savisto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savisto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savisto off to one side.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn pushes Savisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Savisto breaks the clinch.
Savisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haw Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.
Savisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savisto avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Savisto tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Savisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Savisto is rocked!
Savisto throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a huge right that knocks Savisto out cold! Thorn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Haw Thorn 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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