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Just Fight 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Blue (ranked 5024 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Rafa Peziev (ranked 368 p4p, 336 weight class). Rafa Peziev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaka Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafa Peziev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peziev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blue is in Peziev's guard.
Blue pushing down on Peziev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Peziev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Blue seems to be working for a kimura but Peziev defends the submission attempt.
Peziev tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peziev sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Peziev is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Blue stops Peziev from getting back to his feet.
Blue works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peziev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peziev tries to bench press Blue off him but Blue keeps the position.
Blue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peziev, who protects the arm well.
Blue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peziev is looking to reverse the position.
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peziev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peziev is trying to control Blue's posture but Blue avoids it.
Blue tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peziev's legs.
Peziev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Peziev defends it.
Peziev is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peziev 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.
Blue is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Peziev is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blue wants to finish this one by submission but Peziev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blue.
Peziev is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peziev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peziev is looking for a sweep.
Blue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peziev, who protects the arm well.
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peziev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peziev is trying to get back to half guard.
Blue is trying to get an arm triangle but Peziev is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peziev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blue is working for a submission of some sort.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Peziev is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Blue sprawls well. He's pushed Peziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peziev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue has momentary wrist control but Peziev slips an elbow through the middle.
Blue is looking for a triangle but Peziev pushes his legs off easily.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev is in close to Blue's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peziev tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peziev defends well.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Peziev landing with the ground and pound.
Peziev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peziev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peziev, into his guard.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Peziev is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peziev can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peziev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peziev has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue pushing down on Peziev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peziev can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Peziev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peziev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue defends well.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Peziev is retaining full guard.
Blue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peziev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Blue has his hands clasped together but Peziev extends and breaks Blue's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peziev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafa Peziev!
A less than humble Rafa Peziev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elian Ibarra (ranked 4716 p4p, 3382 weight class) and Azeno Piedbatulo (ranked 433 p4p, 343 weight class). Azeno Piedbatulo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elian Ibarra's chin.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elian Ibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ibarra. No joy for Piedbatulo on that attempt.
Piedbatulo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ibarra misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piedbatulo 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.
Ibarra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibarra throws a body punch but Piedbatulo moves out of range.
Piedbatulo with the counter takedown but Ibarra avoids it easily.
Elian Ibarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piedbatulo.
Ibarra scores with a nice right hand.
Piedbatulo wants to clinch.
Ibarra throws a counter high kick but Piedbatulo was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piedbatulo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Ibarra misses.
Ibarra misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra swinging wildly here.
Ibarra throws a front kick that sends Piedbatulo stumbling back into the cage.
Ibarra throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Azeno Piedbatulo has been cut.
Piedbatulo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ibarra's guard.
Piedbatulo won't allow Ibarra to get back to his feet.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing Piedbatulo from controlling successfully.
Ibarra wants to get back to his feet but Piedbatulo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo forces his way into half guard.
Piedbatulo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Piedbatulo trying to control from half guard but Ibarra is working away.
Piedbatulo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ibarra pushes Piedbatulo off but Piedbatulo dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piedbatulo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibarra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Piedbatulo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ibarra is trying to escape and Piedbatulo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ibarra is forced to tap! Nice work there by Piedbatulo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azeno Piedbatulo!
Azeno Piedbatulo gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Fjellstroem (ranked 2617 p4p, 3235 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 298 p4p, 367 weight class). Seagal has chosen Route 23 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nils Fjellstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 37 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal misses with a hook to the body
and Fjellstroem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
A big left from Seagal misses.
Fjellstroem scores with a jab to the body.
Seagal takes a swing at Fjellstroem's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Seagal does no damage.
Fjellstroem misses with a head kick.
Seagal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fjellstroem with a jab.
Fjellstroem throws a nice head kick!
Fjellstroem lands a big head kick that sends Seagal tumbling to the mat! Fjellstroem takes a step backwards and waves Seagal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjellstroem measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Seagal! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nils Fjellstroem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte Jr (ranked 2418 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 289 p4p, 338 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benson Whyte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whyte Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whyte Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Whyte Jr moves out of range.
Whyte Jr misses with a straight right.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Whyte Jr shows good takedown defense.
Whyte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whyte Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whyte Jr. Jones shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whyte Jr.
Jones digs a good body shot into Whyte Jr's ribs.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte Jr takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Whyte Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte Jr tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a jab when Whyte Jr was well out of range.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whyte Jr. Jones shrugs it off though.
Whyte Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones misses the body punch
and Whyte Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones 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.
Whyte Jr keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Whyte Jr is out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte Jr throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Whyte Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte Jr is just out of range.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whyte Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Whyte Jr's guard.
Whyte Jr wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whyte Jr keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up in Whyte Jr's guard and throws a big left but Whyte Jr blocks it.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whyte Jr's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones is keen to just control but Whyte Jr is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whyte Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whyte Jr kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Whyte Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson Whyte Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Whyte Jr throws a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Whyte Jr.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Whyte Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whyte Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Whyte Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Whyte Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones darts in and clinches Whyte Jr up against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to work over Whyte Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones stalling the fight.
Whyte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whyte Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Whyte Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones swings for the body but Whyte Jr moves out of range.
Whyte Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Whyte Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benson Whyte Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whyte Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones gets through Whyte Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoiding damage as Whyte Jr throws knees to the body.
Whyte Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whyte Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whyte Jr tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 Whyte Jr is rocked!
Whyte Jr lands a front kick.
Oh Whyte Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Whyte Jr has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones trying to control from Whyte Jr's half guard. Whyte Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whyte Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whyte Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whyte Jr keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Whyte Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whyte Jr misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whyte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whyte Jr throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whyte Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whyte Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whyte Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Whyte Jr's guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Whyte Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones postures up in Whyte Jr's guard and throws a big left but Whyte Jr blocks it.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Whyte Jr blocks nicely.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Whyte Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones takes a swing at Whyte Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Whyte Jr throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whyte Jr.
A jab from Whyte Jr misses.
Whyte Jr throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Whyte Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte Jr manages to avoid it.
Whyte Jr lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whyte Jr.
Whyte Jr working Jones over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has hold of one of Whyte Jr's legs. Whyte Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Whyte Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whyte Jr punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Whyte Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Whyte Jr's head coaches at Catastrophic Contact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whyte Jr circles away.
Whyte Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Whyte Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Whyte Jr jabs at Jones's body.
That kick from Whyte Jr tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whyte Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Whyte Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Whyte Jr shows good takedown defense.
Whyte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Whyte Jr is looking to counter punch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whyte Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Whyte Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Whyte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Whyte Jr blocks a jab.
Whyte Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whyte Jr swinging wildly here.
Benson Whyte Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whyte Jr, as that shot connected.
Whyte Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Whyte Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte Jr slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte Jr scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Whyte Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whyte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones checks a low kick from Whyte Jr.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whyte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Whyte Jr jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Whyte Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Whyte Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Whyte Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Whyte Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte Jr moves away.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a hook. Whyte Jr ducked under it nicely.
Whyte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Whyte Jr throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Whyte Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a body punch but Whyte Jr moves out of range.
Whyte Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Whyte Jr manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Whyte Jr lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whyte Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Whyte Jr backs away looking to recover.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whyte Jr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte Jr!
In his post fight interview, Benson Whyte Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 3429 p4p, 3810 weight class) and Bubba Dukes (ranked 380 p4p, 408 weight class). Coppola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duality. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 19 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Dukes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukes moves away.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coppola.
Coppola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Dukes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coppola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coppola.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coppola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukes has escaped and now he's on top!
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes trying to control but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Coppola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
Coppola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukes 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 Coppola.
Coppola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coppola is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dukes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Bubba Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got to get better. Work harder'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuujiro Hanma (ranked 2851 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Whole Nutz (ranked 332 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuujiro Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutz manages to avoid it.
Nutz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanma throws a hook but Nutz avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutz wants to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nutz.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nutz.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutz moves away.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutz. Nutz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Hanma misses
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch.
Nutz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nutz drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Nutz controls the action.
Nutz has hold of one of Hanma's legs. Hanma is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hanma pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanma.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma forces his way into half guard.
Nutz is not content to let Hanma 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. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Nutz's temple.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer.
Hanma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanma is nestled in close to Nutz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanma wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
Nutz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nutz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuujiro Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanma stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutz can do to turn this around?
Nutz shoots in for a double leg but Hanma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yuujiro Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whole Nutz.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nutz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanma stuns Nutz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nutz tries to score with a low kick but Hanma moves his leg out of the way.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hanma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nutz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Nutz back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nutz's elbow.
Nutz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nutz avoiding Hanma 's attempts to control his hands.
Nutz is cranking Hanma's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hanma! He's tightened the choke and Hanma is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Whole Nutz thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Raak (ranked 1381 p4p, 2756 weight class) and Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 174 p4p, 329 weight class). Hjalmar Raak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hjalmar Raak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raak thuds his right hand into Kaspersky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raak misses with a hook
so Kaspersky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaspersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaspersky cracks Raak with a solid left hand.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving.
Kaspersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raak's head.
Kaspersky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaspersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raak keeping full guard, as Kaspersky tries to pass.
Raak wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Raak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaspersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raak is keeping the position for now.
Kaspersky trying to control but Raak is working from the bottom.
Raak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaspersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaspersky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raak is looking for a triangle but Kaspersky pushes his legs off easily.
Kaspersky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaspersky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaspersky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaspersky misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Raak misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak moves out of range as Kaspersky strikes.
Kaspersky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaspersky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raak throws the left hand but Kaspersky avoids the punch easily.
Raak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaspersky misses with a straight left.
Raak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kaspersky jabs Raak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky avoids a kick to the body.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Raak avoids it easily.
Kaspersky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raak on the side of the head.
Raak misses with a looping right.
Raak has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raak working aggressively here.
Raak just leaning against Kaspersky, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaspersky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaspersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raak's elbow.
Kaspersky swings wildly with an uppercut but Raak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raak thuds his right hand into Kaspersky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaspersky tries to clinch but Raak moves out of range.
No luck for Kaspersky with that takedown attempt.
Raak swings for the body but Kaspersky moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaspersky gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raak tries a body shot but Kaspersky blocks it.
Kaspersky working aggressively here.
Raak is trying to stall.
Raak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaspersky scores with a shot to the side of Raak's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kaspersky fails to land.
Raak struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaspersky controls his hands.
Raak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raak is trying to keep Kaspersky in close.
Kaspersky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raak keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Raak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaspersky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raak trying to keep a closed guard but Kaspersky is proving a slippery customer.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Raak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaspersky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaspersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raak's head.
Kaspersky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak wants to sweep here but Kaspersky controlling him for the moment.
Kaspersky postures up in Raak's guard and throws a big left but Raak blocks it.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Raak keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaspersky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaspersky connects with a right hand. Raak shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky misses with a combination
and Raak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaspersky has closed the distance and engaged Raak in a clinch.
Raak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raak throws a looping overhand right but Kaspersky ducks down to avoid it.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Raak avoids it easily.
Kaspersky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Kaspersky finds it's target.
Kaspersky takes the fight into the clinch.
Raak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaspersky manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaspersky. That snapped Raak's head back.
Kaspersky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak misses with a straight right.
Raak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaspersky moves away.
And Kaspersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Raak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raak works Kaspersky's body with a nice hook.
Raak throws a jab when Kaspersky was well out of range.
Kaspersky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaspersky with the counter takedown but Raak avoids it easily.
Kaspersky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaspersky duly obliges.
Raak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raak tries to clinch up but Kaspersky circles away and keeps his distance.
And Kaspersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Raak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raak throws a hook but Kaspersky blocks it.
Raak defending well as Kaspersky loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolai Kaspersky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspersky lands a jab to Raak's midsection.
Raak throws a looping overhand right but Kaspersky ducks down to avoid it.
Raak misses the shot to the body.
Raak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kaspersky misses.
Raak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaspersky lands a jab to the head.
Raak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raak throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Kaspersky back against the cage.
Kaspersky lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaspersky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjalmar Raak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raak breaks the clinch.
Raak doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaspersky circles away.
Raak needs to keep his hands up - Kaspersky had a free shot at his head there.
Kaspersky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raak throws a lazy right hand but Kaspersky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaspersky scores with a sloppy right hand. Raak should have avoided that one.
Kaspersky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaspersky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
A victorious Nikolai Kaspersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Average Tycoon Player (ranked 1897 p4p, 2663 weight class) and Elinho Mineiro (ranked 224 p4p, 306 weight class). Elinho Mineiro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Tycoon Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon Player misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mineiro! But no joy.
Mineiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Mineiro misses with a body shot.
Mineiro throws a big shot that misses.
Mineiro misses with a hook.
Tycoon Player loads up on a big right hand but Mineiro slips the punch.
Tycoon Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mineiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineiro wants to clinch up but Tycoon Player keeps it at a distance.
Tycoon Player looks to land a right hand but Mineiro moved out of range.
Mineiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tycoon Player throws a right hand that misses
letting Mineiro counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mineiro. Tycoon Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tycoon Player misses its target.
Mineiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Average Tycoon Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mineiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Mineiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Mineiro as he connects with a hook.
Mineiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Tycoon Player does no damage.
Tycoon Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mineiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tycoon Player throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tycoon Player walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mineiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tycoon Player can pounce on him.
Tycoon Player fails to land with a series of punches.
Mineiro slips under a jab from Tycoon Player.
Decent striking displayed by Tycoon Player there.
Mineiro throws the left hand but Tycoon Player avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player throws an off balance right hand
and Mineiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Tycoon Player.
Mineiro lands a jab.
Tycoon Player throws a lazy uppercut
and Mineiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tycoon Player loads up on a big right hand but Mineiro slips the punch.
Tycoon Player is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tycoon Player scores with a hook.
Tycoon Player lands a left and a right that send Mineiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Tycoon Player thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Mineiro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mineiro gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tycoon Player points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mineiro wakes up just in time to hear Tycoon Player thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Average Tycoon Player!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 1103 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Norman Boma (ranked 141 p4p, 211 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boma's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Nathan Fedorov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norman Boma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Boma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fedorov throws a head kick that misses.
Boma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedorov thinking.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boma on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boma scores with the left hand. Fedorov knows he should have avoided that one.
Fedorov thows a body kick. Boma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedorov throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fedorov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fedorov throws a body kick that misses
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedorov throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fedorov throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Fedorov only half commits.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy body kick from Fedorov
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boma ducks straight into an uppercut from Fedorov and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Boma manages to regain guard straight away.
Boma is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boma is still in real trouble! Can Fedorov finish him?
Boma looking for a sweep. Not yet Boma, not yet.
Boma keeps trying to improve his position.
Fedorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boma seems to have recovered his senses.
Fedorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedorov is one step ahead there.
Fedorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Boma is keeping the position.
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedorov stops Boma from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boma takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma blocks a head kick by Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedorov needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Fedorov's ribs.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fedorov throws a body kick that misses.
Fedorov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fedorov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fedorov throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma throws a fast counter high kick but Fedorov manages to duck under it in time.
Boma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fedorov gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Boma off the cage and back into range.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boma!
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedorov cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fedorov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boma digs a good body shot into Fedorov's ribs.
Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
and Fedorov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boma! He's just covering up as Fedorov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Bull (ranked 939 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 112 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, French Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OcasioCortez closes the distance but Bull moves to the side
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OcasioCortez thinking.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Bull breaks away
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but OcasioCortez is just out of range.
OcasioCortez darts in trying to clinch
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez clobbers Bull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from OcasioCortez, right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking body kick.
OcasioCortez gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
Bull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
letting Bull counter with a right hand.
It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Bull breaks away
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
OcasioCortez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
OcasioCortez looks to clinch
and Bull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OcasioCortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - OcasioCortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bull lands a really nice looking cross but OcasioCortez seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bull connects with a right hand. OcasioCortez shakes it off.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Bull breaks away
and Bull counters with a nice right hand that sends OcasioCortez toppling to the canvas! OcasioCortez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bull finish him?!
OcasioCortez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
OcasioCortez moves away from the strike by Bull.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looks like Bull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OcasioCortez.
Bull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bull misses its target.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Bull breaks away
and Bull counters with a crisp right hand that drops OcasioCortez! Bull lets OcasioCortez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
OcasioCortez looks to land a body kick but Bull moved away.
Bull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Bull misses its target.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
A quick step to the side and Bull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Bull breaks away
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch
and Bull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Bull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OcasioCortez throws a sloppy head kick
and Bull counters with a nice right hand that sends OcasioCortez toppling to the canvas! OcasioCortez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bull finish him?!
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull cracks OcasioCortez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Bull!
French Bull is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, French Bull started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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