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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 23305 p4p, 5877 weight class) and Sophus Antias (ranked 523 p4p, 518 weight class). Antias has chosen Bro hymn as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 65 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sophus Antias!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Antias.
Antias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pudzianowski moves away.
Antias misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pudzianowski avoids the body shot from Antias.
Antias checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Antias.
Antias with the counter takedown but Pudzianowski avoids it easily.
Antias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Antias takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses.
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Antias misses with a body shot.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Antias throws a body punch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Antias has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
so Antias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
Antias drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Antias seems to have locked his on tight now - Pudzianowski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Antias, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sophus Antias!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andronicus Unimanus (ranked 3607 p4p, 24326 weight class) and David Nikora (ranked 403 p4p, 525 weight class). Unimanus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BoogeyMan. Andronicus Unimanus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andronicus Unimanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nikora!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Unimanus slips a jab and a cross from Nikora.
Unimanus misses with a wild combination.
Unimanus looks to land a left hand but Nikora moved out of range nicely.
Nikora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unimanus swings widly with a right hand
and Nikora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Unimanus misses.
Unimanus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Unimanus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikora misses with a right hand
and Unimanus counters with a straight right hand.
Unimanus tries to bum rush Nikora with a series of wild strikes but Nikora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Unimanus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unimanus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unimanus misses with a straight left.
Nikora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unimanus manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unimanus looks to land a right hand but Nikora moved out of range.
Nikora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unimanus misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Nikora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Unimanus misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Nikora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Unimanus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Unimanus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unimanus loads up on a big right hand but Nikora slips the punch.
Unimanus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like David Nikora has been cut.
Andronicus Unimanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikora lands an overhand right.
Nikora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Unimanus walks into a jab.
Unimanus swings widly with a right hand
and Nikora counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Nikora staying out of range there.
Nikora slips a jab and a cross from Unimanus.
Nikora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikora slips a jab and a cross from Unimanus.
Nikora throws out a counter right but Unimanus avoids it with no problem.
Unimanus rushes Nikora and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Unimanus.
Nikora has a couple of punches blocked by Unimanus.
Unimanus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unimanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikora.
Unimanus throws out a loose jab but Nikora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikora swinging wildly here.
Unimanus throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unimanus's head.
Nikora lands a slapping body shot.
Unimanus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unimanus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unimanus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Unimanus.
Nikora scores with a decent looking hook.
Unimanus throws a lazy right hand but Nikora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unimanus throws an off balance right hand
and Nikora counters with a stiff right hand.
Unimanus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Unimanus misses.
Unimanus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nikora counter with a right hand.
Nikora throws a series of punches but Unimanus avoids them all with ease.
Unimanus throws a hook to the side of Nikora's head but Nikora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Unimanus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nikora misses with a right hand
and Unimanus counters with a straight right hand.
Unimanus looks to land a right hand but Nikora moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unimanus misses with a hook. Nikora ducked under it nicely.
Unimanus works the jab nicely.
Unimanus throws out a loose jab but Nikora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unimanus clinches up with Nikora and pushes him back against the cage.
Unimanus manages to break the clinch.
Unimanus tries to bum rush Nikora with a series of wild strikes but Nikora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Unimanus.
Unimanus cracks Nikora with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nikora looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Unimanus finish him?
 Nikora is rocked!
Unimanus lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Nikora - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Unimanus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andronicus Unimanus!
Andronicus Unimanus made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Sups in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 5947 p4p, 3527 weight class) and Randy Graham (ranked 488 p4p, 378 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. Christ Benoit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.
Graham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Good work by Graham as he checks the leg kick.
Graham moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Graham throws a head kick that Benoit semi-blocks.
 It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham lands a head kick!
 Benoit is rocked!
Graham feints a jab and as Benoit dips his head, Graham unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Benoit right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Benoit falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Graham smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy Graham!
A very excited looking Randy Graham 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalo Jimenez (ranked 4295 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Paul Mandeville (ranked 446 p4p, 308 weight class). Paul Mandeville will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mandeville!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Mandeville sprawls well.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown but Mandeville shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez shoots in but Mandeville avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandeville sprawls well. Mandeville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandeville is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandeville misses with a straight right.
Jimenez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Mandeville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandeville jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well.
Jimenez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandeville pinned against the cage. Mandeville gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandeville is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandeville slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandeville sprawls well. Mandeville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Jimenez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Mandeville defends.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mandeville wants to get back to his feet.
Mandeville is trying to escape the position but Jimenez is controlling the position.
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Mandeville defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mandeville, who protects the arm well.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mandeville is trying to escape and Jimenez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mandeville is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jimenez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalo Jimenez!
Lalo Jimenez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuur Carlier (ranked 2862 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Kajulik Van Dorner (ranked 325 p4p, 304 weight class). Van Dorner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fancy Fan Action. Tuur Carlier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kajulik Van Dorner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuur Carlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kajulik Van Dorner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Dorner is trying to escape back to his feet but Carlier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Dorner, who protects the arm well.
Van Dorner is trying to improve his position.
Carlier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carlier is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Dorner is defending well.
Van Dorner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carlier is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dorner wants to control but Carlier postures up.
Carlier controlling from side mount.
Van Dorner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Carlier trying to control the position but Van Dorner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlier moves into full mount!
Van Dorner 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.
Van Dorner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carlier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carlier has control of Van Dorner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Dorner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlier controlling from the full mount.
Carlier has hold of Van Dorner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Dorner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Dorner is trying to stand up.
Carlier looking to control but Van Dorner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Dorner really wants to buck Carlier off and get back to his feet.
Van Dorner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlier is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner frees his head quite easily.
Van Dorner is controlling an arm, preventing Carlier from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Carlier working for a guillotine from mount but Van Dorner is in no mood to give up.
Van Dorner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carlier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Dorner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Van Dorner tries to hold on but Carlier postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlier looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Dorner defends it well.
Carlier has isolated one of Van Dorner's arms. Van Dorner looking to fight him off but Carlier twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tuur Carlier waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Thomas (ranked 1131 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Davon Davis (ranked 168 p4p, 259 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Central Cee - 6 for 6. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Davon Davis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Davis misses with a hook
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily.
Davis delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Thomas slips a straight right by Davis.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves to clinch but Davis breaks away
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Davis lands a body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
A low kick lands for Thomas.
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!
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
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!
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Davis checks it.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas slips under a jab from Davis.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Davis scores with a head kick.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas slips a jab from Davis.
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 Patrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas is looking to slow Davis down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Davis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas slips a jab from Davis.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davis walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Davis throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Davis throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Davis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Davis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
As Davis backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Davis misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Davis lands with a cross.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Thomas.
I think Thomas 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Thomas!
Patrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 2514 p4p, 1141 weight class) and Fyodor Dmitriev (ranked 287 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torsten Mjölnir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Dmitriev!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjölnir tries to land a body kick
and Dmitriev counters with a nice right hand that sends Mjölnir toppling to the canvas! Mjölnir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dmitriev finish him?!
Mjölnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Mjölnir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dmitriev counters with a body kick that stops Mjölnir in his tracks momentarily.
Mjölnir throws a jab but it's blocked by Dmitriev.
Mjölnir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dmitriev.
Mjölnir looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mjölnir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mjölnir throws a right hand that Dmitriev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dmitriev also avoids with ease.
Mjölnir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mjölnir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mjölnir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dmitriev.
Mjölnir is breathing heavily.
Mjölnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitriev clinches up with Mjölnir and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dmitriev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dmitriev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dmitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitriev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dmitriev drops Mjölnir onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mjölnir is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mjölnir is rocked!
Dmitriev loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Mjölnir senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fyodor Dmitriev!
Fyodor Dmitriev 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 1890 p4p, 940 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 249 p4p, 123 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xanthopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xanthopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xanthopoulos defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xanthopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Jam.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jam is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Jam defends it.
Jam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the pace.
Jam trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but Jam is blocking nicely.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Jam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam misses the body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
Xanthopoulos pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Jam.
Jam tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Xanthopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Jam catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with the combination.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Jam.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jam backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Jam manages to avoid it all.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jam lands with an overhand left.
Jam lands with a cross.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Jam strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Jam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Jam.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jam misses.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos lands an overhand right.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xanthopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos works Jam's body with a nice hook.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam clobbers Xanthopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam lands with a cross.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam defending well as Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos avoids the body shot from Jam.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos throws a combination. Jam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jam lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jam 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 582 p4p, 416 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 66 p4p, 54 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rauta doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rauta misses with a looping right.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rauta checks it well.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rauta throws a counter combo.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta misses with a low kick.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rauta misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta counters with a body kick.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rauta.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Rauta.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta misses with a body shot.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Rauta instigates a clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rauta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rauta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rauta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Rauta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rauta. Beautiful body shot.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rauta moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to stall but Rauta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rauta can turn it around.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a leg kick.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rauta has time to react.
Rauta misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Rauta.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Rauta avoids nicely.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Rauta, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Rauta sees coming a mile off.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald motions for Rauta to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Rauta's leg. Rauta is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rauta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rauta fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a double jab
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta misses with a hook.
McDonald is looking to wear down Rauta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rauta throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Rauta only half commits.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with some punches.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands a body shot.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Rauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Rauta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Rauta moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
Rauta is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
Rauta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rauta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rauta counters with a nice body kick.
Rauta moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A nice side step and Rauta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped McDonald's head back.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald checks a low kick from Rauta.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rauta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Rauta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Rauta.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Rauta down.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Rauta avoids it well.
Rauta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta moves out of range easily.
Rauta scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta jabs at McDonald's body.
Rauta throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a jab to Rauta's midsection.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
It appears McDonald was looking to counter with a kick there.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Rauta checks the leg kick.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Rauta.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Rauta works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nyrkki Rauta just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta scoring well with a low kick there.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rauta.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Rauta checks it
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Rauta throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Rauta moved away.
Rauta clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald slips a straight right by Rauta.
McDonald keeps Rauta at a distance using the push kick.
Rauta instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Rauta's leg but Rauta calmly moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a hook.
Rauta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald tries a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Rauta moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Rauta cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rauta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Rauta's front leg but catches the back leg as Rauta tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
McDonald feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rauta just manages to avoid it.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta checks a leg kick nicely.
Rauta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Rauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta walks into a left hand.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Rauta clinches up against the cage.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Rauta saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauta.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Rauta misses with an elbow over the top.
Rauta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta.
Rauta drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Rauta prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rauta is able to avoid easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Rauta.
McDonald 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.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rauta's sensitive parts.
Rauta swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald works Rauta's body with a nice hook.
Rauta thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Rauta.
Nyrkki Rauta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rauta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nyrkki Rauta.
Well Rauta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nyrkki Rauta 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 462 p4p, 1321 weight class) and Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 70 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Niaz with that takedown attempt.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Niaz tries to clinch
and Bezerra counters with a straight right hand.
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Niaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Bezerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bezerra lands strikes from half guard.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niaz taking some punishment here, with Bezerra in his half guard.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niaz keeps working.
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Niaz is not content to let Bezerra control the position.
Bezerra controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezerra lands a nice short elbow.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bezerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Niaz defend it? Bezerra steps over the head and cranks it - Niaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bezerra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra is the new lightweight champion!
Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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