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MMAHKI 61 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leef Ung (ranked 5102 p4p, 4075 weight class) and Kajulik Van Dorner (ranked 482 p4p, 442 weight class). Van Dorner has chosen Fancy Fan Action as his entrance music. Kajulik Van Dorner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leef Ung's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leef Ung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kajulik Van Dorner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ung is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Dorner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Dorner avoids the head kick by Ung.
Ung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Dorner avoids it really well and circles away.
Ung throws a leg kick but Van Dorner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Dorner wants to counter the offense by Ung and move into the clinch position.
Ung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Dorner sprawls well. Van Dorner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ung gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner slips a straight right by Ung.
Ung misses with a low kick as Van Dorner jumps back.
Ung moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Dorner.
Ung takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ung throws a lazy head kick
and Van Dorner counters with a left and a right that stings Ung.
Ung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Dorner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ung.
Van Dorner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dorner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dorner but Van Dorner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leef Ung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ung throws a lazy head kick
and Van Dorner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Dorner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Dorner throws a leg kick
and Ung counters with a single leg into guard. Van Dorner didn't expect that.
Van Dorner wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ung throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ung throws a low kick, looking for Van Dorner's leg but Van Dorner calmly moves out of range.
Ung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dorner tries to avoid it but Ung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dorner to the ground. Van Dorner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Dorner tries to avoid it but Ung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Dorner to the ground. Van Dorner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Dorner blocks a head kick by Ung.
Ung shoots in but Van Dorner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ung is looking to clinch.
Van Dorner misses with a looping right.
Van Dorner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ung darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dorner gets double underhooks and turns Ung into the cage.
Van Dorner is trying to force a seperation but Ung has the dominant position.
Van Dorner has had enough of the clinch but Ung keeps him there for the moment.
Van Dorner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Dorner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Dorner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ung stops a takedown attempt from Van Dorner.
Ung goes for a takedown attempt but Van Dorner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Dorner defends well and Ung ends up having to push Van Dorner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Dorner is trying to push Ung away but Ung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Dorner is trying to force a seperation but Ung has the dominant position.
Ung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Dorner is defending well.
Van Dorner manages to break the clinch.
Ung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Dorner's guard.
Van Dorner wants to stand and escape but Ung is having none of it.
Van Dorner wants to sweep but no luck.
Ung connects with a couple of short punches.
Ung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Dorner keeping moving, preventing Ung from controlling successfully.
Ung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Dorner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Van Dorner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ung wants to control from the top but Van Dorner keeps moving.
Ung works over Van Dorner with some ground and pound from guard.
Ung is working Van Dorner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kajulik Van Dorner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ung throws the left hand but Van Dorner avoids the punch easily.
Ung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leef Ung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dorner leaves Ung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kajulik Van Dorner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ung tries for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away easily
and Van Dorner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leef Ung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dorner defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner lands a jab-cross combination.
Ung misses with a head kick.
Ung with a poor takedown
and Van Dorner counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner throws a fast counter high kick but Ung manages to duck under it in time.
Ung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Dorner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Dorner wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Dorner tries to clinch up.
Ung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ung lands in his opponent's guard.
Ung is standing up over Van Dorner. Van Dorner looks to escape but Ung dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ung working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van Dorner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ung tries to advance to mount but Van Dorner denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ung prefers to stall for the moment though.
Van Dorner tries to escape but Ung is in control.
Ung working the head with strikes.
Ung cracks Van Dorner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Van Dorner wants to control but Ung postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ung scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ung scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Van Dorner is rocked!
Ung lands a few punches from side control.
Van Dorner is still in real trouble! Can Ung finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Dorner to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Van Dorner's face as Ung controls the position.
Ung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ung has hold of Van Dorner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Dorner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ung cranks the arm and Van Dorner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Dorner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leef Ung!
A very excited looking Leef Ung 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacrificial Lamb Jr (ranked 1341 p4p, 4096 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 208 p4p, 560 weight class). Sacrificial Lamb Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, High Voltage !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage tries to clinch but Lamb Jr moves out of range.
Voltage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamb Jr forces Voltage back against the cage and clinches.
Voltage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voltage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamb Jr or not.
Voltage is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb Jr gets an underhook and turns Voltage into the cage.
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Voltage throws a head kick that misses.
Voltage wants to clinch up but Lamb Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lamb Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr throws a body punch but Voltage moves out of range.
Voltage just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb Jr has closed the distance and engaged Voltage in a clinch.
Lamb Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Voltage 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voltage takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb Jr working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voltage s head.
Lamb Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lamb Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voltage throws an elbow but misses.
Lamb Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
Lamb Jr scores with a shot to the side of Voltage 's head.
Lamb Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lamb Jr.
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!
Lamb Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamb Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Lamb Jr tries a body shot but Voltage blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voltage .
Voltage manages to break the clinch.
Lamb Jr has Voltage up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage looking to slow down the pace here.
Lamb Jr misses with some punches.
Lamb Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voltage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamb Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voltage backwards.
Lamb Jr blocking some punches.
Voltage throws an elbow that misses.
Voltage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Voltage throws an elbow but misses.
Lamb Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voltage lands an elbow just above Lamb Jr 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Voltage .
Lamb Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Voltage has a couple of punches blocked by Lamb Jr.
A short right from Voltage on the inside.
Lamb Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voltage working hard to break the clinch.
Lamb Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Voltage .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Voltage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamb Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamb Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voltage breaks the clinch.
Lamb Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Voltage off the cage and back into range.
Voltage is rocked!
Voltage tries to bum rush Lamb Jr with a series of wild strikes but Lamb Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voltage is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamb Jr finish him?
Some wild striking there from Voltage .
Lamb Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voltage looks winded!
Lamb Jr pushes Voltage up against the cage in a clinch.
Voltage seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamb Jr digs a right hand into Voltage 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voltage 's gas tank.
Lamb Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lamb Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamb Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Lamb Jr digs a right hand underneath Voltage 's ribcage. Voltage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamb Jr presses Voltage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr pushes Voltage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lamb Jr lands a shot to the body.
Lamb Jr lands a shot to the body.
Lamb Jr lands with a right to the head.
Lamb Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Voltage ! More strikes from Lamb Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Voltage lies dazed against the cage as Lamb Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
An out of breath Sacrificial Lamb Jr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keanu Landron (ranked 1993 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Steve McMichael (ranked 257 p4p, 557 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keanu Landron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve McMichael!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Landron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Landron.
McMichael misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Landron there.
Landron throws a looping overhand right but McMichael ducks down to avoid it.
McMichael looks to throw the jab but Landron is out of range.
Landron moves out of range of the strikes.
McMichael looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMichael misses with a jab to the body
and Landron counters with an inside leg kick.
Landron moves out of range as McMichael strikes.
Landron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McMichael back to the cage. Landron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Landron thuds a left hand into McMichael's body.
A jab from McMichael misses.
Landron checks a low kick from McMichael.
Landron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for McMichael.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landron throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMichael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMichael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by McMichael as he checks the leg kick.
Landron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McMichael. That did some damage!
McMichael throws a series of strikes that have Landron backpedaling.
Landron tries to move into range but McMichael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McMichael jabs Landron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMichael misses the jab.
Landron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMichael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landron, as that shot connected.
McMichael throws a solid leg kick but Landron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McMichael.
McMichael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Landron misses.
Some bone on bone action there as McMichael checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMichael looks to land a right hand but Landron moved out of range.
McMichael misses with a looping right.
McMichael blocks a head kick by Landron.
McMichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMichael throws a jab but it's blocked by Landron.
Landron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Landron misses its intended target.
McMichael lands a slapping body shot.
McMichael misses with a low kick.
McMichael keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landron throws a head kick but McMichael moves out of range.
McMichael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landron misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from McMichael misses.
McMichael misses with a lunging right hand
and McMichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichael throws the left hand but Landron avoids the punch easily.
Landron staying out of range there.
Landron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McMichael closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMichael avoids the head kick by Landron.
McMichael tries to work over Landron's front leg with a kick but Landron checks it.
Landron thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McMichael to score with a decent uppercut.
McMichael throws a low kick but Landron moves out of range easily.
Landron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McMichael lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Landron lands with a cross.
Landron throws a shot from downtown. McMichael moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Landron.
McMichael throws a lazy right hand but Landron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Landron throws a head kick but McMichael moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichael wants to clinch but Landron slips to the side
and Landron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMichael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landron misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely.
Landron throws a series of strikes that have McMichael backpedaling.
McMichael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from McMichael. Those never looked like landing.
Landron throws a low kick, looking for McMichael's leg but McMichael calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McMichael.
McMichael slips a jab and a cross from Landron.
Landron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McMichael throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMichael throws a hook to the side of Landron's head but Landron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landron walks into a stiff left hand from McMichael.
 Landron is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landron is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McMichael doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Landron crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Landron's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve McMichael!
A victorious Steve McMichael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 1559 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Kip Stern (ranked 241 p4p, 530 weight class). Kluz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stern's choice of entrance music: Fight. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Stern!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern counters with a body kick.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Kluz seems unphased.
Nice shot by Stern.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Kluz slips under a jab.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Kluz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluz on the side of the head.
 It looks like Celestyn Kluz has been cut.
Stern drops Kluz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stern follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
A relieved looking Kip Stern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Masterson (ranked 1988 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Dan Kim (ranked 174 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Kim!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Masterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masterson.
Kim wants to control but Masterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masterson is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson content to control rather than advance.
Masterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim is trying is best to control the position here.
Masterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Masterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masterson tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself.
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masterson seems keen to control Kim's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kim won't be happy with that.
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well.
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masterson just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson working away.
Masterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim tries to bench press Masterson off him but Masterson keeps the position.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masterson swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
Masterson wants to hit a sweep here but Kim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masterson there!
Masterson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Kim prevents Masterson from improving his position.
Masterson is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masterson moves into full guard.
Masterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim throws a series of strikes that have Masterson backpedaling.
It looks like John Masterson has been cut.
Kim gets caught flat footed, as Masterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
John Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
Masterson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Masterson on that attempt.
Masterson slips under a jab from Kim.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kim misses.
Masterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Masterson. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masterson goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim just leaning against Masterson, taking a breather.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Kim breaks the clinch.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim feints a jab promting Masterson to slip. Kim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Masterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masterson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masterson has cracked it and Kim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Masterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 1525 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 235 p4p, 457 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Powerful takedowns
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel lands a two punch combo.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Steel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steel advances to mount.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
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.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Brown looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel gets his way!
I would not like to be Brown right now.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips under a jab from Steel.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel trying to control the position.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arman Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steel cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steel is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Brown working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Brown is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ty Wong (ranked 956 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Colt Bennet (ranked 90 p4p, 190 weight class). Ty Wong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colt Bennet's chin.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ty Wong!
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, Colt Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet cracks Wong with an open hand slap.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wong moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennet is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Bennet circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
A big left from Wong misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet gets caught flat footed, as Wong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennet has wrist control.
Wong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wong trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wong wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
Wong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wong trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong cracks Bennet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet jabs Wong right on the nose. Wong blinks but takes it well.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Wong's belly button to the back.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Bennet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bennet duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Bennet. No joy for Wong on that attempt.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennet cracks Wong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a two punch combination.
Wong feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Wong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wong in his tracks.
Wong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Wong ducks down to avoid it.
Wong attempts a counter takedown but Bennet avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wong.
Wong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Wong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennet is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bennet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wong throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennet.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet slips under a jab from Wong.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennet as he jumps to the side.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Wong ducks down to avoid it.
Wong defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bennet, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Bennet connects with a crisp jab.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wong staying out of range there.
Bennet misses with a hook. Wong ducked under it nicely.
Wong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colt Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennet sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Colt Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wong doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bennet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wong.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wong on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Wong's body. Wong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Bennet fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennet lands a jab to Wong's midsection.
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.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Wong feinted with a counter takedown.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wong misses with a hook.
A combination from Bennet does no damage.
Bennet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wong throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Wong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennet's guard.
Bennet keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wong slips a straight right by Bennet.
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wong throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Wong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennet swivels and escapes.
Bennet throws a jab when Wong was well out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Bennet misses.
A jab from Wong misses.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bennet sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet cracks Wong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wong throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colt Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Wong misses with a straight left.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Bennet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Wong misses.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wong doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a nice strike.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wong feinted with a counter takedown.
Wong misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Wong moved out of range nicely.
Wong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennet sprawls well initially but Wong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennet is just riding it out for now. Wong eventually gives up the hold.
Bennet tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Bennet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bennet is refusing to be controlled, as Wong sits in half guard.
Wong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennet is trying to control but can't.
Bennet is not content to let Wong control the position.
Colt Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennet is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Bennet!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Bandini (ranked 5943 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Iwin Alot (ranked 371 p4p, 323 weight class). Bandini comes to the cage accompanied by Bye bye bye. Alot has chosen Return of the mack as his entrance music. Iwin Alot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Bandini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwin Alot!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini shoots in looking for a takedown. Alot tries to sprawl out of it but Bandini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alot sprawls well. Alot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandini gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alot shoots in for a takedown but Bandini shows good takedown defense.
Alot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alot is trying to work for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alot seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini wants to control but Alot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alot is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alot is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alot trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini has his hands on Alot's head, controlling the position.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Alot tries to pass.
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alot defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alot looking to pass the guard.
Alot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini trying to control but Alot is working from the bottom.
Bandini stays in close to Alot's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alot, up you get!
Alot scores with a takedown into Bandini's guard.
Alot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini controls Alot momentarily but Alot frees himself.
Bandini wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwin Alot 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.
Alot misses with the combination.
Bandini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alot to get to his feet.
Alot tries to sprawl but Bandini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
Matthew Bandini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot is trying to control Bandini's posture. Bandini takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Alot! Bandini is rotating here... this could be the end... Alot is out! Bandini has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthew Bandini!
Matthew Bandini very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Gordon (ranked 336 p4p, 811 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 53 p4p, 126 weight class). Gordon's entrance music is Coming Home - Ditty ft. Skylar Grey. A fine choice. Enokentiy Klimov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klimov.
Gordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Klimov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klimov dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Gordon misses.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Gordon slams his shin into Klimov's torso.
Klimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Klimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Klimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Gordon lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klimov backs up against the cage.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klimov throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gordon scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klimov throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
As Klimov backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon works the jab nicely.
Gordon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordon. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov checks the leg kick.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Klimov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Klimov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
Klimov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klimov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Gordon misses.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Klimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimov should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Klimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Gordon finds it's target.
Gordon drops Klimov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Klimov looks back up at him and smiles so Gordon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Klimov is rocked!
Gordon with the inside leg kick.
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov slips a jab from Gordon.
As Gordon backs off Klimov throws a huge counter combo but Gordon manages to avoid it all.
Klimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon throws a lazy body kick
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klimov.
Klimov throws a combination. Gordon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Gordon.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon digs a right hand into Klimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klimov's gas tank.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gordon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands a body punch.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Lamar Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon'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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Klimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Klimov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon keeps control of Klimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Klimov.
Klimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon throws a monster overhand right that drops Klimov! Gordon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Lamar Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Waterman (ranked 1583 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Carlton Draught (ranked 190 p4p, 270 weight class). Draught has chosen JACKEDANDSTACKEDMASSMONSTER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Waterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Draught!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Waterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draught is defending against the submission attempts here by Waterman.
Draught is looking for a sweep. Waterman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught keeps trying to improve his position.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draught looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draught 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 one minute gone in the round.
Waterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waterman trying to control but Draught is working from the bottom.
Waterman advances position into side control!
Waterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Draught knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Waterman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Draught is squirming around, avoiding Waterman's attempts to control the action.
Draught is in all sorts of trouble here.
Draught is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Draught is squirming around, avoiding Waterman's attempts to control the action.
Waterman wants to finish this one by submission but Draught is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waterman.
Draught is trying desperately to improve position.
Waterman is looking to work his way around to Draught's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Waterman works his way to his opponent's back.
Draught tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Waterman working for a guillotine from mount but Draught is in no mood to give up.
Draught tries to reverse the position but Waterman maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draught looking to control.
Waterman looking to pass the guard.
Draught is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waterman is aware though and is defending well.
Waterman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draught is keeping the position for now.
Waterman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Waterman stands and throws Draught's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Waterman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Draught's legs.
Draught gets back to half guard.
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Draught has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterman is looking to advance position but Draught won't allow it.
Waterman is working hard here to advance position.
Draught is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waterman is working for a kimura but Draught is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draught is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Waterman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Waterman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draught tries to avoid it but Waterman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draught to the ground. Draught escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waterman tries for a takedown but Draught sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Draught looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draught is aware though and is defending well.
Draught wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving.
Draught working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draught sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Draught in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Waterman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draught avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught throws a big elbow that misses.
Waterman working for a triangle but Draught defends it easily.
Draught advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught landing strikes.
Draught tries for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
Waterman is trying to get back to half guard.
Henry Waterman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Waterman prevents Draught from improving his position.
Waterman is working for a kimura but Draught is defending it quite comfortably.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draught is on top in guard.
Draught trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waterman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Draught gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draught is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Draught is looking to work some ground and pound but Waterman has wrist control.
Waterman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waterman wants to sweep but no luck.
Waterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draught can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draught avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Waterman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Draught looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draught trying to control but Waterman postures up.
Waterman passes to side control.
Waterman tries for a kimura but Draught is defending well.
Draught sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draught gets back to full guard.
Draught 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.
Waterman wants to control from the top but Draught keeps moving.
Draught is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Waterman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Waterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Waterman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Draught is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Waterman yanks on the arm and Draught is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Waterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Waterman!
A relieved looking Henry Waterman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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