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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 944 p4p, 1743 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 128 p4p, 234 weight class). Metharom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Porcelain - Moby. Shields has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Somporn Metharom 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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Metharom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Shields with a hook.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shields. Shields circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Shields is rocked!
Shields looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Shields is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shields.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Metharom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Metharom catches Shields right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metharom cracks Shields with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shields falls to his knees and Metharom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miura Guts (ranked 2121 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 241 p4p, 296 weight class). Rodrigo Duterte acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miura Guts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte has closed the distance and engaged Guts in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Guts as the two fighters clinch.
Duterte is looking to control Guts's arms but Guts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duterte has his back to the cage.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guts blocks it with crossed arms.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guts blocks it with crossed arms.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guts.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Guts blocks with his arms.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guts as Duterte tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duterte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte stalling in the clinch but Guts improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
We've been hearing reports that Guts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Guts lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Guts.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duterte obliges.
Guts is breathing heavily.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Duterte.
Duterte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Duterte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guts throws a head punch that misses.
Duterte stalling against the cage.
Duterte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guts digs a right hand into Duterte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duterte's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Duterte.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Duterte lands a hook that snaps the head of Guts backwards.
Guts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duterte or not.
Duterte can't find room to land a body shot as Guts controls the action.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guts lands a shot to the body.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guts.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guts.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Guts misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Guts - that landed with a thud.
Guts lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guts lands a shoulder strike.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts scores with a shoulder strike.
Guts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte throws a punch but it's blocked by Guts.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
A short uppercut from Guts.
A hook to the body from Guts.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Guts is blocking nicely.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Guts.
Guts lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miura Guts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duterte blocks the body kick.
Duterte pushes Guts up against the cage in a clinch.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Guts blocks it.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Guts.
Miura Guts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guts prevents a body shot from Duterte.
Guts lands a right hand.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Guts is blocking nicely.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duterte.
Duterte lands a left hand.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Guts fails to land.
Guts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Guts.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
Duterte takes a shot to the head.
Guts is leaning against Duterte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts misses with some punches.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duterte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Guts on the inside.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Guts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
A short uppercut from Guts.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts lands a hook that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts misses with a punch to the body.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duterte lands a nice uppercut.
Guts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guts scores with a hook to the body.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Duterte is looking to control Guts's arms but Guts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duterte has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guts lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Guts here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Duterte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guts lands a shot to the body.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Guts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guts.
A right hand to the body from Guts.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Guts lands a shoulder strike.
Guts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dutertes head.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Guts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Guts.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Guts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guts pushes Duterte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts lands with a left to the head.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guts blocking some punches.
Guts cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miura Guts dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Guts finds it's target.
Guts walks into a stiff left hand from Duterte.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte clinches up with Guts and pushes him back against the cage.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Guts blocks with his arms.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts working aggressively here.
Guts struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guts.
Guts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Guts fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duterte.
Duterte misses with a knee strike.
Duterte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guts lands a body shot.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but Guts blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guts.
Guts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guts cracks Duterte with a nice body shot.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guts's elbow.
Guts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Guts scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Guts misses with a punch to the body.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
Guts can't find room to land a body shot as Duterte controls the action.
Guts tries to work over Duterte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Guts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Duterte.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guts letting Duterte take a breather here.
Duterte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guts presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Guts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts lands a left hand.
Guts avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body.
Guts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guts misses with a body punch.
Guts tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Guts avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body.
Guts digs a right hand underneath Duterte's ribcage. Duterte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duterte prevents a body shot from Guts.
Guts tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Guts back against the cage.
Guts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duterte's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miura Guts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Guts.
Duterte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte with a knee to the head.
Guts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guts.
Guts has a couple of punches blocked by Duterte.
Guts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Guts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duterte.
Guts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Guts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte blocks a body shot from Guts.
Duterte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Guts.
Guts working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guts.
Guts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duterte backwards.
Rodrigo Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guts.
Duterte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miura Guts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miura Guts!
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 3470 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 399 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nikora Tama enters the cage!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Tama dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarke as he jumps to the side.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Tama is quick to defend against it.
Tama slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Tama feints and as Clarke raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke won't allow Tama to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.
Tama has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clarke should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tama has tightened it up now! Clarke should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 4055 p4p, 4740 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 478 p4p, 538 weight class). Krakowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Netherfell - Mokosz. Bernard Krakowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krakowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krakowski controls Obasi momentarily but Obasi frees himself.
Krakowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Obasi wants to improve his position but Krakowski is controlling well.
Obasi 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.
Krakowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obasi keeps working.
Obasi gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obasi 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.
Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krakowski.
Krakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krakowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krakowski has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted.
Krakowski wants to control from the top but Obasi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krakowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krakowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krakowski trying to control but Obasi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi looking for a guillotine here but Krakowski defends easily.
Krakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Obasi has wrist control.
Krakowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obasi is keeping the position for now.
Krakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakowski won't allow Obasi to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obasi is on top in guard.
Obasi postures up.
Obasi is in close to Krakowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krakowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Obasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krakowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krakowski trying to keep a closed guard but Obasi is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obasi won't allow Krakowski to sweep him here.
Obasi is in close to Krakowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Obasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krakowski looks to land a left hand but Obasi moved out of range nicely.
Obasi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obasi throws a sloppy head kick and Krakowski moves out of range easily.
Krakowski throws a right hand that misses
and Obasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Krakowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krakowski connects with a body shot.
Obasi connects with a high kick.
It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Obasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obasi.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obasi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krakowski pinned against the cage. Krakowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krakowski throws out a counter right but Obasi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Obasi is just out of range.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obasi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krakowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Obasi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Obasi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krakowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krakowski.
It looks like Solomon Obasi has been cut.
Obasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krakowski swivels and escapes.
Obasi misses with a wild combination.
Obasi keeps Krakowski at a distance using the push kick.
Obasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 momentary lapse in concentration from Krakowski enables Obasi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krakowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krakowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi looks to land a combination but Krakowski avoids it well.
Krakowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Obasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Krakowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi lands a leg kick that knocks Krakowski off balance momentarily.
Krakowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obasi momentarily.
Obasi tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Obasi misses.
Obasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obasi throws a head kick that misses.
Krakowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krakowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obasi.
Jab by Obasi.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Obasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the head.
Obasi connects with a high kick.
Krakowski misses with a hook.
Krakowski drops Obasi with a big left hand! Obasi is injured, injured bad! Krakowski jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
A relieved looking Bernard Krakowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 1104 p4p, 3907 weight class) and Mustafa McBeth (ranked 171 p4p, 464 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mustafa McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vitalik scores with a hook to the body. McBeth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalik misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitalik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vitalik showed some decent athleticism there.
Vitalik is keen to just control but McBeth is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth is looking to escape.
McBeth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McBeth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mustafa McBeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
Vitalik lands a two punch combo.
McBeth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitalik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vitalik tries to bum rush McBeth with a series of wild strikes but McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vitalik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBeth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
McBeth unleashes a big counter combination but Vitalik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vitalik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalik stalks McBeth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McBeth's face. McBeth staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mustafa McBeth has been cut.
McBeth walks into a left hand.
Vitalik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik cracks McBeth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBeth has Vitalik up against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth lands an elbow inside that Vitalik shrugs off.
McBeth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBeth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vitalik avoids it.
Vitalik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBeth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitalik has him pressed against the cage.
Vitalik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
McBeth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McBeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitalik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalik.
A nice side step and McBeth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitalik was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik misses with a hook
and McBeth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
McBeth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBeth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalik is looking to wear down McBeth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vitalik swings widly with a right hand
enabling McBeth to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Vitalik. Beautiful body shot.
Vitalik dives in and scores a takedown into McBeth's guard.
McBeth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vitalik pushes down on McBeth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McBeth is refusing to be controlled, as Vitalik sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth's cut.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vitalik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vitalik takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
McBeth drops his hands momentarily and Vitalik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mustafa McBeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but McBeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McBeth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vitalik.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McBeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vitalik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vitalik showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vitalik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McBeth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vitalik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBeth can do to turn this around?
McBeth is looking to escape.
McBeth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik.
McBeth has one foot on Vitalik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vitalik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vitalik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from McBeth.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBeth counters with a nice right hand that sends Vitalik toppling to the canvas! Vitalik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McBeth finish him?!
 Vitalik is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik misses with a lunging right hand
and McBeth counters with a huge right that knocks Vitalik out cold! McBeth is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa McBeth!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa McBeth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 2961 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 385 p4p, 213 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Kula's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Kula.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kula throws out the jab.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kula sprawls well. Kula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula digs a good body shot into Tsuruta's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kula throws a wild body kick that Tsuruta sees coming a mile off.
Tsuruta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kula tries to avoid it but Tsuruta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kula to the ground. Kula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Kula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tsuruta backs up against the cage.
Kula throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Kula.
Kula misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula works over Tsuruta's head and body with a nice combination.
Kula misses with a jab to the body
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Kula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Kula.
Kula tries to sprawl but Tsuruta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Kula's hands, connecting with Kula's forehead.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kula trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kula's head.
Kula is controlling Tsuruta's trapped leg to prevent Tsuruta from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta thows a huge punch but Kula dodges it nicely.
Kula is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Kula desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kula is trying to control but can't.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula manages to sink in the hooks.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kula's guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Kula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kula, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kula holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kula 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.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula 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.
Kula throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kula misses.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Kula throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalle Kula is winning the standup battle so far.
Kula throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Kula misses
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsuruta taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kula is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kula is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Kula is working away.
Kula manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsuruta's best efforts.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Kula is working hard here to advance position.
Kula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta won't allow Kula to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kula is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula working a defensive guard here.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Kula 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.
Kula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Kula is keeping the position.
Kula pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kula trying to control the position.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta is working Kula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Kula is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kula wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kula is on top in guard.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but Kula controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Kula in close.
Tsuruta seems keen to control Kula's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta can't keep his opponent in guard - Kula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Kula is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta 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!
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Kula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kula misses the target.
Jab by Tsuruta.
Kula dips to his left and cracks Tsuruta with an uppercut!
Kula misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Kula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Kula's body.
Kalle Kula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kula wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalle Kula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kula scores with a punch to the head.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt - Kula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Kula.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Kula catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kula misses with a wild body shot.
Kula throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Tsuruta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kula misses its target.
Kula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kula rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsuruta defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Kula connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuruta shoots and misses
and Kula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kula tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuruta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Kula, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Kula against the cage but Kula circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Kula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Kula throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Kula pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsuruta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kula's guard.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
Kula wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tsuruta is now in half guard.
Kula tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Kula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kula is holding on for now.
Kula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kula.
Kula controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Kula is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kula 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula!
A relieved looking Kalle Kula 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 1300 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Rudi Kardi (ranked 196 p4p, 192 weight class). Spicoli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Money Buy Drugs. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Spicoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spicoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kardi passes to full mount!
Kardi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kardi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kardi working for a guillotine from mount but Spicoli is in no mood to give up.
Spicoli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kardi.
Kardi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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!
Kardi lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spicoli 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 one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spicoli is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spicoli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kardi wants to pass to mount but Spicoli is defending the position.
Spicoli gets back to full guard.
Spicoli can't keep his opponent in guard - Kardi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spicoli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spicoli wants to control but Kardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spicoli gets full guard.
Kardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicoli is keeping the position for now.
Kardi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spicoli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kardi, into his guard.
Spicoli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi wants to hit a sweep here but Spicoli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kardi there!
Kardi is looking to get to half guard.
Spicoli wants to control the pace but Kardi is squirming around nicely.
Spicoli looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi tries to reverse the position but Spicoli maintains control.
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kardi is looking to escape.
Kardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kardi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spicoli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spicoli raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kardi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kardi is still trying to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kardi is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudi Kardi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kardi avoids the head kick by Spicoli.
Kardi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spicoli defends it well.
Kardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spicoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spicoli connects with a jab.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Spicoli misses with a looping right.
Spicoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli stuffs the takedown.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spicoli but Spicoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Spicoli throwing a counter right hand but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Spicoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spicoli throws a leg kick
and Kardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spicoli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kardi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kardi lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli tries to strike from the bottom.
Spicoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spicoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kardi is one step ahead there.
Kardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spicoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spicoli is trying to keep Kardi in close.
Kardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spicoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kardi postures up.
Kardi wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.
Spicoli scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spicoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kardi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kardi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spicoli thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi darts in looking for a takedown but Spicoli gets double underhooks and turns Kardi into the cage.
Spicoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spicoli wants it to stay on the feet.
Kardi moves to clinch but Spicoli breaks away
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Kardi shoots for a takedown but Spicoli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spicoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kardi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spicoli circles away.
Spicoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spicoli. That's going to slow Kardi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a hook but Kardi blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spicoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spicoli tries to land a leg kick but Kardi saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Spicoli.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spicoli scores with a punch to the head.
Spicoli connects with a crisp jab.
Spicoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli leaves Kardi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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. And we move into the final round!
Kardi dives in for a single leg takedown but Spicoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spicoli throws a leg kick
and Kardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spicoli crunches a lovely knee into Kardi's ribcage.
Spicoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kardi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spicoli wants to get back to full guard.
Spicoli wants to get back to his feet.
Kardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spicoli defends it well.
Spicoli is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli is holding on to half guard well.
Kardi 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.
Kardi wants to work for an arm triangle but Spicoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi is working for a kimura but Spicoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Spicoli gets full guard.
Spicoli is pulling down on Kardi's head to control his posture.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Spicoli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicoli trying to control the position.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.
Kardi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spicoli trying to control here.
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spicoli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spicoli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spicoli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kardi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Spicoli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kardi has Spicoli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spicoli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spicoli breaks from the clinch.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spicoli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spicoli throws Kardi to one side and escapes!
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spicoli tries to keep at a distance but Kardi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spicoli lands an uppercut.
Kardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeff Spicoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Spicoli is trying to break free.
Kardi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spicoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kardi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spicoli 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
An out of breath Jeff Spicoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Martins (ranked 2547 p4p, 2832 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 206 p4p, 226 weight class). Martins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monte Tiene Garabato. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martins sprawls well. Martins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Venegas gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Martins. No joy for Venegas on that attempt.
Venegas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas is looking to clinch.
Venegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Venegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venegas ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Martins clobbers Venegas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martins moves into the clinch.
Venegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Venegas 's takedown attempt.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venegas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins is pressed up against the cage. Venegas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martins down to the mat. Martins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venegas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martins avoids it really well and circles away.
Martins thumps Venegas with a low kick.
Martins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Martins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Venegas walks into a straight right hand from Martins.
Venegas walks into a stiff left hand from Martins.
Venegas fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Martins misses the target.
Martins gets caught napping as Venegas dives in and scores a takedown. Martins manages to retain 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!
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diogo Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Venegas darts in looking for a takedown but Martins gets double underhooks and turns Venegas into the cage.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Venegas looks winded!
Martins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venegas momentarily.
Venegas is rocked!
Martins cracks Venegas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Venegas falls to his knees and Martins doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diogo Martins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 771 p4p, 718 weight class) and Clint River (ranked 120 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Entreri is able to avoid easily.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
Entreri lands an overhand right.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Entreri sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Entreri avoids it this time.
Entreri moves away from the strike by River .
Entreri misses with a wild body shot.
Entreri misses the jab.
Entreri throws out a powerful jab.
River jabs Entreri right on the nose. Entreri blinks but takes it well.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri lands a slapping body shot.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
A solid leg kick lands there for River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri 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.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Entreri lands a body shot.
Entreri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Entreri throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River needs to keep his hands up - Entreri had a free shot at his head there.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Entreri throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.
River staying out of range there.
River misses with a body kick.
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
River misses with a leg kick.
Entreri scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri 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.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entreri punishes River 's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entreri lands a jab.
River is rocked!
River switches off momentarily and Entreri cracks him with a monster right hand! River topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Entreri dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Entreri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Entreri!
An out of breath Artemis Entreri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 1425 p4p, 339 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 216 p4p, 53 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodthirsty. Bimbo Slaissi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Nogueira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Slaissi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slaissi thumps Nogueira with a low kick.
Nogueira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Slaissi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Slaissi.
Nogueira dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Slaissi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slaissi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi tries to move to mount but Nogueira blocks the move with his legs.
Nogueira is trying to escape the position but Slaissi is controlling the position.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Slaissi slows the pace down.
Slaissi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi gets to mount! Nogueira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Slaissi maintains control.
Slaissi controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slaissi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaissi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Slaissi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaissi trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slaissi misses the jab.
Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
No joy there for Slaissi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira looks to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Slaissi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slaissi pinned against the cage. Slaissi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nogueira.
Nogueira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nogueira shoots and misses
and Slaissi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slaissi but Slaissi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slaissi feints a counter leg kick.
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slaissi tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slaissi to the ground. Slaissi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slaissi stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slaissi gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slaissi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaissi to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira jumps guard but Slaissi stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaissi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Slaissi.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Slaissi won't allow it.
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slaissi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nogueira! Slaissi lets Nogueira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nogueira is rocked!
Nogueira tries to get into range but Slaissi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nogueira! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Slaissi scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new light heavyweight champion!
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