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SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 2134 p4p, 1625 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 187 p4p, 147 weight class). Tyres Widforss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Widforss slips the punch.
Hassan leaves Widforss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Widforss lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss checks a leg kick.
Widforss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hassan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hassan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Widforss misses with an uppercut
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Widforss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Widforss misses.
Widforss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hassan.
 It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Widforss ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Widforss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Widforss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well.
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Widforss seems content to control.
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort.
Hassan is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan kicks Widforss off and gets back to his feet.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Widforss moves away and avoids it.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widforss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Widforss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Widforss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassan tries to kick Widforss off but Widforss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassan keeps working.
Hassan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Widforss is stalling here. Hassan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widforss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hassan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
A big left from Widforss misses.
It looked like Hassan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widforss showed some decent athleticism there.
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.
Widforss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hassan sees it coming and defends easily.
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Hassan is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Widforss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Widforss with a jab.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Widforss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Widforss jumps guard but Hassan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Widforss tries to circle away but Hassan has him pinned against the cage.
Hassan stalling in the clinch.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Hassan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hassan.
Hassan lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
A short body shot lands from Hassan as the two fighters clinch.
Hassan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hassan lands a shot to the body.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
Hassan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
A short right from Hassan on the inside.
Widforss misses with some punches.
Hassan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Widforss scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss slips a jab from Hassan.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Hassan and Widforss are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hassan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Widforss into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hassan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 1762 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 231 p4p, 146 weight class). Robert Helpmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Tepes lV finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.
Helpmann tries to sprawl but Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helpmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Helpmann is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Tepes lV is controlling well.
Tepes lV winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes lV is thwarting Helpmann's attempts to control the position.
Helpmann taking some punishment here, with Tepes lV in his half guard.
Tepes lV is nestled in close to Helpmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tepes lV with the ground and pound but Helpmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes lV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helpmann's head.
Tepes lV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helpmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Tepes lV might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann wants to stand and escape but Tepes lV is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann motions for Tepes lV to come forward. Helpmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Helpmann checks it
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tepes lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tepes lV shoots in and drives through. Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Helpmann - that will leave a mark!
Tepes lV has his takedown stuffed
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Helpmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV lunges at Helpmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helpmann's hand.
Tepes lV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes lV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Tepes lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tepes lV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes lV shapes to counter with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes lV.
Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into Helpmann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Helpmann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes lV.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV motions for Helpmann to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes lV takes one on the button.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Tepes lV moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a leg kick which misses Tepes lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes lV tries to avoid it.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Helpmann.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helpmann but Helpmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes lV's knee momentarily.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann tries to work over Tepes lV's front leg with a kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Tepes lV's leg but Tepes lV calmly moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helpmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Helpmann's head.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Tepes lV knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helpmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann backing away here, and Tepes lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann thows a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann looks to land a combination but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Tepes lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helpmann with a body shot.
Helpmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helpmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes lV.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helpmann defends it well.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Helpmann's midsection.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Helpmann tries to land a body kick
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Helpmann.
Tepes lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Helpmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes lV in the body.
A low kick from Tepes lV is predictable there
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes lV. That snapped Helpmann's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Tepes lV sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown but Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lV walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Helpmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Helpmann scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tepes lV blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tepes lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy head kick and Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes lV should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1089 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 70 p4p, 115 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fukumitsu's choice of entrance music: you should see me in a crown. Michal Sykora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykora.
Sykora staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fukumitsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fukumitsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fukumitsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykora off the cage and back into range.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range.
Sykora takes one on the button.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukumitsu, as that shot connected.
Sykora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Sykora throws the kick towards the body but Fukumitsu avoids it.
Sykora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Sykora misses.
Sykora slips under a jab.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice head shot.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sykora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fukumitsu's head backwards.
We've been told by Sykora's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sykora avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora throws an overhand right that lands on Fukumitsu's shoulder, as Fukumitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sykora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykora misses with a hook. Fukumitsu ducked under it nicely.
Sykora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukumitsu counters with a left right combination that sends Sykora crashing to the mat - Fukumitsu wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sykora out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 233 p4p, 464 weight class) and HayZeus Hiddens (ranked 29 p4p, 60 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, HayZeus Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Hiddens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hiddens just manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens throws a solid leg kick but Cressbeckler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiddens.
Cressbeckler gets caught napping as Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown. Cressbeckler manages to retain guard.
Cressbeckler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hiddens manages to pass to side control.
Cressbeckler tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cressbeckler is controlling Hiddens's trapped leg to prevent Hiddens from advancing to side control.
Cressbeckler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Cressbeckler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiddens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cressbeckler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hiddens throwing shots but Cressbeckler is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position.
Cressbeckler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but Cressbeckler defending well.
Hiddens slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes one to the chin there.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Hiddens.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but Hiddens checks it
and Hiddens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cressbeckler 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.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cressbeckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
Hiddens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
HayZeus Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
HayZeus Hiddens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Hiddens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiddens punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Hiddens lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cressbeckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Cressbeckler defending well as Hiddens loads up on a big left hand.
Hiddens drops his hands momentarily and Cressbeckler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like HayZeus Hiddens has been cut.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Hiddens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cressbeckler ducks right into an uppercut from Hiddens.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler cracks Hiddens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiddens. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HayZeus Hiddens.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiddens lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cressbeckler quickly recovers to half guard.
Cressbeckler is trying to maintain the position but Hiddens is very close to passing his half guard.
Cressbeckler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiddens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiddens on the ground.
Cressbeckler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler throws a big counter combination but Hiddens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but HayZeus Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on HayZeus Hiddens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
HayZeus Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cressbeckler's half guard.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Hiddens has control of the leg.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiddens is trying to control. Cressbeckler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiddens has a good base and remains in mount.
Cressbeckler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hiddens.
Poor strikes thrown by Hiddens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Hiddens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
 It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Hiddens lands with some strikes.
Cressbeckler regains half guard.
Hiddens is nestled in close to Cressbeckler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens winds up and cracks Cressbeckler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Cressbeckler dodges it nicely.
Cressbeckler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
Hiddens wants to control but Cressbeckler is keeping him busy.
Cressbeckler gets full guard.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Cressbeckler has wrist control.
Hiddens trying to control but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Hiddens's body.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hiddens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiddens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiddens checks it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HayZeus Hiddens!
HayZeus Hiddens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 205 p4p, 198 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 17 p4p, 15 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Kutvonen with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kutvonen had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sitsongrit kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kutvonen dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Kutvonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kutvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen lands a jab.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen lands a right hook to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kutvonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 611 p4p, 380 weight class) and Matteo Bottura (ranked 82 p4p, 49 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matteo Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Rolf is out of range.
It looked like Rolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Bottura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolf.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands an uppercut.
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bottura lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolf tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Bottura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bottura.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action.
Bottura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Bottura lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf is just content to waste time from the top position. Bottura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bottura pulls Rolf in to control the position.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolf won't allow Bottura to sweep him here.
Rolf is fighting to break Bottura's control of his arms but Bottura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Bottura is keeping the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Bottura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bottura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bottura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura throwing strikes but missing.
Rolf trying to control the position.
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bottura is aware though and is defending well.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bottura on the side of the head.
Rolf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rolf's sensitive parts.
Rolf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Rolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Rolf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura tries to sprawl but Rolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf moves nicely into side control.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bottura has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf moves into full mount!
Bottura prevents Rolf from taking his back.
Rolf moves to the back.
Bottura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rolf avoiding Bottura 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bottura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bottura is in bad spot here.
Rolf looking to break Bottura's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bottura remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bottura prevents Rolf from getting a body triangle.
Bottura can't escape the position.
Rolf trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is persistently looking for the submission but Bottura is defending it well.
Rolf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bottura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolf working for a choke but Bottura is defending well.
Rolf looking for the choke from the back.
Bottura 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura can't escape the position.
Rolf is looking for the choke from the back position but Bottura is controlling his hands well.
Rolf looking for the RNC.
Rolf wants to control but Bottura is keeping busy.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
Rolf is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bottura breaks Rolf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bottura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bottura throws a big elbow that misses.
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Bottura defends easily.
Rolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rolf lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rolf on the side of the head.
Bottura lands the left hand.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolf.
A punch lands to the side of Bottura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Rolf's ribs.
Rolf throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Rolf walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
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!
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Rolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bottura on his heels. He'll look to pass Bottura's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Bottura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rolf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard.
Rolf trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Rolf trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Rolf is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Bottura defends the submission attempt.
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bottura is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Rolf is trying to control. Bottura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Bottura is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottura is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
After winning the bout, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 172 p4p, 145 weight class) and Pablo De Geno (ranked 12 p4p, 9 weight class). De Geno has chosen DE MEXICO SONG as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno takes a swing at Branko's ribcage but misses.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
De Geno stuffs the takedown.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno connects with a body shot.
Branko goes for a double leg but De Geno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Geno continues to drive forward.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Geno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Geno.
Branko goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Geno prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Geno.
Branko blocks an uppercut.
Branko has De Geno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Geno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from De Geno - that landed with a thud.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Geno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from De Geno.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Branko avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
De Geno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
A short uppercut from De Geno.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Geno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Branko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Geno after a bit of a struggle.
De Geno lands a shot to the body.
De Geno pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Geno lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Geno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by De Geno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Geno scores with a body shot.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Geno scores with a kick to the midsection.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Geno explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Geno throws the left hand but Branko avoids the punch easily.
De Geno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Geno swings for the body but Branko moves out of range.
De Geno scores with a spinning back kick!
Branko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Geno wants it to stay on the feet.
Branko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with De Geno, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes De Geno against the cage but De Geno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno lands with a cross.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Geno as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko shoots in and bounces De Geno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Branko is having none of it.
De Geno keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
De Geno wants to stand but Branko is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Geno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Branko is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Geno avoids it really well and circles away.
De Geno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branko rather than just go for the knockout.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
Branko closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Geno circles away.
Branko moves away from the strike by De Geno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno 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.
De Geno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but De Geno is quick to defend against it.
De Geno throws a hook but Branko avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by De Geno, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and De Geno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
Pablo De Geno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko staying out of range there.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Branko saw that one coming.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Geno sprawls well. De Geno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Geno lands with a shot to the body.
De Geno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno misses with a hook. Branko ducked under it nicely.
Branko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - De Geno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno punishes Branko's body with a nice straight punch.
De Geno lands a jab to Branko's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
De Geno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branko will feel that in the morning.
Branko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Branko's body. Branko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Branko goes for a double leg but De Geno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Geno continues to drive forward.
De Geno cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Geno after a bit of a struggle.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Geno is defending well.
De Geno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
De Geno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from De Geno.
De Geno lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from De Geno.
A nice left hand lands by De Geno.
De Geno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from De Geno - that landed with a thud.
De Geno lands an uppercut.
De Geno lands with a right to the head.
De Geno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko takes a shot to the head.
De Geno lands a hook that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
De Geno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Geno digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Geno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Geno lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Geno lands with a left to the head.
De Geno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Geno.
Pablo De Geno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, De Geno scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Branko is rocked!
Branko is working for takedown but De Geno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from De Geno.
De Geno manages to break the clinch.
De Geno lands a brutal head kick. Branko looks out on his feet and De Geno throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 117 p4p, 210 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 20 p4p, 32 weight class). Panic comes to the cage accompanied by Freezing Moon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ed Gein enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein with the inside leg kick.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gein scores with a jab. Panic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gein is looking to slow Panic down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Gein misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gein misses the target.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Gein tenderised Panic's leg. Panic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gein.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gein does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein misses with an uppercut.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Gein moves away and avoids it.
Gein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gein. Gein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Gein scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Gein there.
Panic throws out a powerful jab.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gein.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Gein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gein's sensitive parts.
Good work by Gein as he checks the leg kick.
Gein clobbers Panic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gein misses with a lunging right hand
and Panic counters with a good, hard body kick but Gein shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gein wants to slow Panic down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Panic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Panic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gein as the two fighters clinch.
Panic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gein misses with a punch on the inside.
Gein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gein misses the jab.
Gein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panic checks it well.
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Gein checks a leg kick nicely.
Gein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic slips under a jab.
Gein scores with a jab.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gein misses the shot to the body.
Panic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panic closes the distance and clinches.
Gein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panic gets a clinch.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gein breaks from the clinch.
Gein lands a leg kick that knocks Panic off balance momentarily.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gein.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Panic. Beautiful body shot.
Panic throws a body punch but Gein moves out of range.
Gein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic is looking to counter punch.
Panic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Gein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panic throws a hook but Gein blocks it.
Panic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gein under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Gein.
Gein jabs Panic right on the nose. Panic blinks but takes it well.
Panic scores with a leg kick.
Panic throws a jab when Gein was well out of range.
Gein misses with a straight left.
Gein lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gein loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Gein thumps Panic with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Gein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gein 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.
Gein pushes Panic away with a front kick.
Gein throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
Gein scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gein just manages to avoid it.
Gein throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Gein manages to avoid it.
A big left from Gein misses.
Panic scoring well with a low kick there.
Gein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gein throws out a loose jab but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Gein. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panic tries to clinch but Gein is having none of it.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic tries to clinch up.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Panic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gein. That one must have hurt.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gein throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Gein looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Gein.
Gein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panic is out of range and Gein settles back down.
Gein lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Gein.
Panic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gein to score with a decent uppercut.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Gein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Gein, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Gein.
Panic misses with a hook.
Gein throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Gein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gein avoids it.
Gein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gein needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
Gein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Gein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gein misses with a looping right.
Panic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gein is out of range and Panic settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Gein misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic cracks Gein with a good jab.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gein.
Gein defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gein scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Gein saw that one coming.
Gein throws a leg kick
and Panic counters with a low kick, right behind Gein 's knee.
Panic moves away from the strike by Gein.
Panic rushes Gein and presses him up against the cage.
Panic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gein or not.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gein's elbow.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gein throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic slowing the pace effectively.
Panic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gein throws a head punch that misses.
Gein tries to circle away but Panic has him pinned against the cage.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gein's elbow.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic managing to control the position.
Panic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gein defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gein tries a quick counter leg kick but Panic is wise to it.
Gein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gein lands with a right hand.
Gein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panic in his tracks.
Panic moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Gein misses.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panic 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.
A low kick lands for Gein.
Gein missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gein lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gein. That's going to slow Panic down.
Panic looks to land a left hand but Gein moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein tries to score with a low kick but Panic moves his leg out of the way.
Panic thuds his shin into the meat of Gein's side.
Gein ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Gein throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gein scores with a hook.
Panic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gein.
Gein scores with a decent looking hook.
Gein defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gein connects with a leg kick.
Panic tries to clinch but Gein is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gein slips a straight right by Panic.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Gein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein misses with a looping right.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panic's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic moves out of range of the body kick from Gein.
Gein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gein throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
Gein misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gein as he connects with a hook.
Gein misses the jab.
Gein punishes Panic's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Gein misses.
Gein moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gein's hands.
Panic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Gein misses the target.
It appears Panic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gein throws the kick towards the body but Panic avoids it.
Panic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panic moves into the clinch successfully.
Panic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Geins head.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gein's elbow.
Gein prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gein throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic avoiding damage.
Panic stalling the fight.
Gein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Panic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Panic misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Gein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gein 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Gein!
After winning the bout, Ed Gein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 25 p4p, 151 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hlervu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Al Qawlu Qawlu Sawarim. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan motions for Hlervu to come forward. Cowan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Cowan misses with an uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a two punch combo.
Cowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hlervu blocking some punches.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hlervu backwards.
Hlervu blocks an uppercut.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hlervu backwards.
Hlervu can't break the clinch.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan tries a body shot but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Hlervu misses
and Cowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hlervu thinking.
Cowan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a shot to the body
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cowan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hlervu.
Cowan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hlervu misses with a body shot
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Cowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan throws a head kick that Hlervu semi-blocks.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cowan lands a head kick. Hlervu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu is looking to wear down Cowan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hlervu misses with a hook
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Cowan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Cowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Hlervu throws a sloppy body shot
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Cowan clinches.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but Hlervu avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
Cowan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hlervu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hlervu lands a shot to the body.
Cowan misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hlervu lands a jab.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu scores with a nice head shot.
 Cowan is rocked!
Hlervu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a nice body kick.
Cowan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cowan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Hlervu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cowan moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hlervu keeps Cowan at a distance using the push kick.
Cowan tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Cowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hlervu circles away.
Cowan seems to have recovered his senses.
Hlervu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu misses with a hook
and Cowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Hlervu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cowan. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Cowan.
Cowan tries to clinch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target.
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Hlervu blocks the leg kick.
Cowan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cowan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu connects with a jab.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan throws a leg kick
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu misses with a body shot
and Cowan counters with a nice leg kick.
Cowan looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hlervu thinking.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Hlervu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowan momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan.
Hlervu lands a big right hook! Cowan looks hurt but is still standing! Hlervu lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cowan falls down and Hlervu dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cowan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hlervu runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Braynas Hlervu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 74 p4p, 85 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 11 p4p, 12 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Choke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Choke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Choke 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.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Choke pushes his legs off easily.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Wolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolf keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Choke slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Choke is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wolf to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolf advances position into side control!
Wolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf controlling the position for now.
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Choke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Good shot there by Wolf.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf 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.
Choke slips a jab from Wolf.
Choke dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf working for a triangle but Choke defends it easily.
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Wolf in his guard.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Choke wants to improve his position but instead Wolf has moved into half guard.
Choke manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Choke is striking off his back. Wolf thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Choke postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choke looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Choke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Choke working the strikes but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolf won't allow Choke to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
Wolf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Choke is in bad spot here.
Wolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wolf working for the choke.
Wolf doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his 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!
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.
Choke working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Choke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Choke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Choke working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
Wolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke is trying for a kimura here. Wolf looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choke wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.
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