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Just some fights 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 4321 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 384 p4p, 338 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 21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has Norton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norton tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Norton's guard.
Norton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norton is trying to break free.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones stalling the fight.
Norton trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norton into the cage.
Jones has Norton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norton tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Norton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Norton, 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.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Norton controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones 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.
Jones is working Norton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is working Norton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Norton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norton 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.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is in close to Norton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Norton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones cracks Norton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Norton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Jones from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Norton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Jones!
Jason Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Changa Galowanga (ranked 3089 p4p, 22065 weight class) and Jacques Pierre (ranked 310 p4p, 484 weight class). Jacques Pierre told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galowanga scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws a one two combo.
Galowanga misses with a hook
and Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Galowanga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galowanga swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galowanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierre .
Pierre slips a jab from Galowanga.
Pierre misses with a right hand
and Galowanga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Galowanga misses with a straight right.
Pierre scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galowanga misses with a hook. Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Jacques Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Galowanga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galowanga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Galowanga misses with an uppercut. Pierre saw that one coming.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galowanga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galowanga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galowanga was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre .
As Pierre looks to move away, Galowanga throws a big counter combo but Pierre just gets out of the way.
Galowanga connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
Pierre misses with a head kick.
Galowanga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galowanga tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Pierre , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Pierre .
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Galowanga throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galowanga cracks Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galowanga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galowanga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Galowanga counters with a right hand to the body.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galowanga circles away quickly and effectively.
Galowanga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pierre thows a leg kick but Galowanga checks it
letting Galowanga counter with a right hand.
Pierre takes one on the button.
The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Galowanga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierre at a distance.
Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Galowanga moves out of range easily.
Galowanga connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Galowanga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galowanga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Galowanga.
Galowanga misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre missing with a left hand there. Galowanga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Galowanga misses the target.
Galowanga misses with a hook. Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Galowanga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre drops his hands momentarily and Galowanga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacques Pierre 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Galowanga throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Galowanga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre looks winded!
Galowanga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre .
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Galowanga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Pierre 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Changa Galowanga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dukes (ranked 4717 p4p, 3334 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 400 p4p, 321 weight class). Bubba Dukes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomomi Tsuruta's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dukes misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukes is just out of range.
Tsuruta with a jab.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Dukes throws a head kick but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Dukes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta jabs Dukes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dukes. Tsuruta shrugs it off though.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukes on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Dukes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuruta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsuruta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 Dukes is rocked!
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!
Tsuruta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dukes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tsuruta swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dukes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomomi Tsuruta thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Bubba Dukes had this to say: 'I got to get better. Work harder'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hobert Nye (ranked 1926 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Cornbread Pealike (ranked 209 p4p, 293 weight class). Cornbread Pealike has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hobert Nye's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hobert Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cornbread Pealike!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pealike lands a big head kick that sends Nye tumbling to the mat! Pealike takes a step backwards and waves Nye back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Hobert Nye has been cut.
Nye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Nye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike pounces like a tiger and cracks Nye with a vicious hook! Nye is down but not out! Pealike follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornbread Pealike!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 3212 p4p, 957 weight class) and Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 206 p4p, 88 weight class). Magomedov's entrance music is Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. A fine choice. Kaewfah Sitsongrit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov pulls guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit clinches.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit keeps Magomedov at a distance using the push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Kaewfah Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 1324 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 154 p4p, 171 weight class). Adam Orel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Orel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A shot to the liver by Orel. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Orel is trying to buck Kaspersky off.
The referee asks Kaspersky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaspersky prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kaspersky wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Kaspersky is really struggling to control Orel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaspersky throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Orel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky is taking a breather. Orel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Orel has hold of Kaspersky's hands but Kaspersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orel pushes Kaspersky off looking to stand but Kaspersky dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaspersky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orel takes a swing at Kaspersky's ribcage but misses.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orel sprawls and moves away.
Kaspersky moves away from the strike by Orel.
Orel lands with a cross.
Orel tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away
and Kaspersky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orel stuns Kaspersky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaspersky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaspersky blocks a body shot from Orel.
Kaspersky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaspersky lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orel wants to stand but Kaspersky is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaspersky is controlling him.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Orel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaspersky stays in close to Orel's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaspersky continues to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orel rushes Kaspersky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short right from Orel.
Kaspersky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaspersky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaspersky has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orel.
Kaspersky tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaspersky lands with a short shot to the head.
Orel working aggressively here.
Orel gets through Kaspersky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaspersky tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
Orel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaspersky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaspersky.
Kaspersky lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky lands a right hand.
Orel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orel misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Orel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaspersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaspersky.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel misses with a wild combination.
Orel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orel gets a clinch.
Kaspersky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaspersky throws a head punch that misses.
Kaspersky swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaspersky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orel regains guard.
Kaspersky is standing up over Orel. Orel looks to escape but Kaspersky dives into side control.
Kaspersky looks up at the clock and then as Orel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kaspersky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaspersky connects with a decent elbow.
Kaspersky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Orel is working away.
Kaspersky taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orel to see if he's OK.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Orel is working away.
Orel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kaspersky takes a little break here. Orel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Orel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky moves into the clinch.
Orel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaspersky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orel scores with a shoulder strike.
Orel lands with a left to the head.
Kaspersky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Orel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaspersky backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kaspersky has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
Orel has a couple of punches blocked by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky struggles to land a body shot inside as Orel controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaspersky.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaspersky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky blocking some punches.
Kaspersky can't get the takedown.
Kaspersky blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Orel.
Orel blocks a body shot from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaspersky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaspersky lands with a short shot to the head.
Orel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaspersky backwards.
Orel taking a breather.
Kaspersky tries to work over Orel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky blocking some punches.
Orel has a couple of punches blocked by Kaspersky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Orel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Orel misses with a left hand
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Orel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaspersky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orel slips a jab from Kaspersky.
Orel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Orel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel jabs at Kaspersky's body.
No joy there for Kaspersky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaspersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab.
Orel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaspersky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orel misses with a punch on the inside.
Orel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaspersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orel's elbow.
Orel misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Kaspersky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Kaspersky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaspersky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaspersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaspersky tries to throw a body punch but Orel avoids it by throwing Kaspersky back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Kaspersky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orels head.
Kaspersky lands a shoulder strike.
Orel lands an elbow just above Kaspersky 's eye.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel lands a shot to the body.
Kaspersky lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaspersky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolai Kaspersky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orel.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
A short right from Orel.
Kaspersky lands with a left to the head.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaspersky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Kaspersky blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orel.
Kaspersky blocking some punches.
Kaspersky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel prevents a body shot from Kaspersky.
Orel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel scores with a knee to the head.
Kaspersky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a body punch.
Orel tries a body shot but Kaspersky blocks it.
Orel prevents a body shot from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky can't find room to land a body shot as Orel controls the action.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel misses with some punches.
Kaspersky lands a shoulder strike.
Orel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaspersky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orel lands a body punch.
Kaspersky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orel misses with some punches.
Orel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaspersky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaspersky blocks an uppercut.
Orel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaspersky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaspersky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nikolai Kaspersky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaspersky lands with a short shot to the head.
Orel blocks an uppercut.
Kaspersky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaspersky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orel's elbow.
Kaspersky swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaspersky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Orel blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaspersky misses with a body punch.
Kaspersky swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Kaspersky avoids it by throwing Orel back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolai Kaspersky.
I think Orel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
A very excited looking Nikolai Kaspersky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 1319 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Fotos Hasapis (ranked 169 p4p, 263 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fotos Hasapis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasapis closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the cage.
Hasapis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hasapis after a bit of a struggle.
Hasapis manages to break the clinch.
Hasapis dives in and scores a takedown into Burger's guard.
Hasapis wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Burger trying to control the position here.
Hasapis wanted to stand there but Burger had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Burger has wrist control.
Burger wants to control the position but Hasapis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hasapis in particular looking to stall.
Burger is looking for a sweep. Hasapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burger is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Hasapis 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.
Burger is pressing down on Hasapis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hasapis 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.
Burger working for a triangle but Hasapis defends it easily.
Burger controlling Hasapis's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasapis trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Burger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasapis is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hasapis wants to stand but Burger is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Burger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burger misses with a body shot.
Hasapis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burger.
Hasapis throws a poor cross that misses
and Burger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasapis thinking.
Hasapis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hasapis is in Burger's guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
Hasapis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burger has an active guard here but Hasapis has managed to pass into half guard.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasapis.
Burger is refusing to be controlled, as Hasapis sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burger defending well as Hasapis loads up on a big left hand.
Burger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hasapis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hasapis to the mat! Hasapis manages to get full guard.
Fotos Hasapis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hasapis is looking to stand up but Burger isn't so interested in that idea.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis working a defensive guard here.
Hasapis pulls Burger in to control the position.
Hasapis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger trying to control but Hasapis is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis throws an off balance right hand
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasapis throws an off balance right hand
and Burger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hasapis misses with a looping right.
Burger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasapis.
Burger misses with an uppercut.
Hasapis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hasapis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Hasapis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Burger misses its target.
Hasapis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burger tries to counter with a takedown but Hasapis is quick to defend against it.
Hasapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burger manages to avoid it.
Burger misses with a wild body shot.
Burger ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Hasapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ham Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hasapis to the ground. Burger is now in Hasapis's guard.
Hasapis keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hasapis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burger 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.
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hasapis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burger is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasapis is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hasapis works Burger's body with a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasapis.
Burger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasapis.
Hasapis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hasapis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasapis throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hasapis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hasapis scrambles back to his feet.
Burger scores with a punch to the head.
Hasapis fails to land with a series of punches.
Burger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hasapis just manages to avoid it.
Burger walks into a straight right hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burger is looking to wear down Hasapis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hasapis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Hasapis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasapis misses with a low kick.
Hasapis misses with a right hand
and Burger counters with a two punch combo.
Hasapis lands a head shot.
Hasapis connects with a body shot.
Burger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hasapis on his heels. He'll look to pass Hasapis's guard now, I'm sure.
Hasapis tries to strike from the bottom.
Hasapis has his foot on Burger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burger works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasapis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hasapis keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Burger is pushing down on Hasapis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hasapis is fighting to maintain full guard but Burger has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis is looking for a sweep. Burger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burger slips a nice elbow through Hasapis's hands, connecting with Hasapis's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Burger seems content to control.
Burger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hasapis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burger pulls his head out easily.
Burger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burger is working for a submission of some sort.
Hasapis is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burger wants to take a breather but Hasapis is having none of it.
Burger is looking to advance position but Hasapis won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hasapis misses with an uppercut. Burger saw that one coming.
Burger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hasapis works Burger's body with a nice hook.
Hasapis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burger is out of range.
Burger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hasapis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ham Burger.
I think Burger 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fotos Hasapis!
A victorious Fotos Hasapis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Smash Adams (ranked 1205 p4p, 2003 weight class) and Hjalmar Raak (ranked 137 p4p, 222 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Adams' Theme. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smash Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hjalmar Raak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Adams misses
enabling Raak to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Raak shrugs off.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raak blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Raak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
It looks like Hjalmar Raak has been cut.
Raak is working Adams over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Raak.
Raak misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Raak tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Raak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams looking to stall.
Raak can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Raak has Adams pushed against the cage.
Raak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raak.
Raak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Raak.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Raak blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raak scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raak has him pressed against the cage.
Raak trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raak into the cage.
Raak wants to stall.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Raak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Raak is trying to stall.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raak can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak working aggressively here.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Raak in his tracks for a moment.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams swings for the body but Raak moves out of range.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raak tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Raak misses with a straight left.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raak tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Raak catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adams rushes Raak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams lands an elbow just above Raak 's eye.
Raak lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adams's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Adams crunches a lovely knee into Raak's ribcage.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Raak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Raak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Raak and move into the clinch.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams jabs Raak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams is looking to wear down Raak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Raak takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a head kick but Raak moves out of range.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Raak circles away.
Raak flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.
Raak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raak dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raak manages to avoid it.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raak's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Raak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams forces Raak back against the cage and clinches.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Raak gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raak doesn't seem bothered though.
Raak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raak walks into a jab.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raak.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raak can do to turn this around?
Adams tries to clinch up but Raak circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raak if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Adams.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Raak staying out of range there.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Raak misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Adams misses its target.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raak on the side of the head.
Raak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adams clinches.
Raak avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raak.
Raak taking a breather.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raak is defending well for now.
Raak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raak tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Raak back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raak's brow.
Raak struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams lunges at Raak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raak's hand.
Adams scores with a one two! Raak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams avoids the head kick by Raak.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams cracks Raak with a good jab.
Raak throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Raak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raak throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Raak avoids the head kick by Adams.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Raak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch there but Raak circles away.
Raak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raak on the side of the head.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raak.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Raak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Raak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raak avoids the body shot from Adams.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Raak walks into a left hand.
Adams throws a head kick that misses
and Raak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raak.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raak as Adams tries to tie him up.
Raak misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raak or not.
Raak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raak dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Raak shrugs off.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams is leaning against Raak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams blocking some punches.
Raak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams tries a body shot but Raak blocks it.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
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!
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Raak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Raak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams wants to clinch
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raak gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Hjalmar Raak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams pushes Raak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Adams.
Raak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Raak scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Raak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams avoids a kick to the body.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raak momentarily.
Raak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Adams misses with a hook
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Adams!
Smash Adams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 774 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 80 p4p, 155 weight class). Theorist comes into the arena with MoonDeity - WAKE UP! blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 3, fighting out of London, Conspiracy Theorist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raleigh St. Clair!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theorist moves out of range of the strikes.
Theorist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Clair.
Theorist slips a jab and a cross from St. Clair.
Theorist moves away from the strike by St. Clair.
St. Clair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair moves in looking to clinch but Theorist pushes him off.
Theorist appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair swings away with a body shot that misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Theorist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Theorist checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair lands with an uppercut that bounces Theorist off the cage and back into range.
St. Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Theorist's shoulder, as Theorist tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Theorist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St. Clair motions for Theorist to come forward. St. Clair throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Theorist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St. Clair thows a leg kick but Theorist checks it
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist defending well as St. Clair loads up on a big left hand.
Theorist slips under a jab from St. Clair.
St. Clair lands a body shot.
Theorist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Samoan Fight City Team in the buildup to the fight.
St. Clair throws a wild body kick that Theorist sees coming a mile off.
Theorist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
St. Clair jabs Theorist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St. Clair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Theorist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab from St. Clair.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theorist throws a big counter combination but St. Clair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
St. Clair wants to clinch
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
Raleigh St. Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St. Clair lands a leg kick that knocks Theorist off balance momentarily.
St. Clair tries to clinch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Clair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Clair wants to clinch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Jab from St. Clair.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theorist. Theorist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Theorist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St. Clair closes the distance but Theorist moves to the side
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Theorist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Clair can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair looks to throw a body kick
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair misses with a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conspiracy Theorist is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Clair moves to clinch but Theorist breaks away
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair scores with a nice head shot.
St. Clair misses with a combination
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair wants to clinch
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from St. Clair is predictable there
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St. Clair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St. Clair displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
St. Clair lands a front kick.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair swings widly with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair lands with a right hand.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a leg kick that is checked
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St. Clair throws a push kick but Theorist slaps the foot to one side.
Theorist throws a big counter combination but St. Clair scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
St. Clair misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A shot to the body from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair swings widly with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Clair misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair throws a body kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a lazy head kick
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Clair throws a sloppy head kick and Theorist moves out of range easily.
St. Clair throws a lazy body kick
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a body kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St. Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Clair misses with a body punch
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St. Clair swings widly with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair misses with a body shot
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Clair.
St. Clair lands a leg kick that knocks Theorist off balance momentarily.
St. Clair wants to clinch but Theorist slips to the side
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair darts in trying to clinch
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from St. Clair is predictable there
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Clair sizes up Theorist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theorist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Clair misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist had his way with Raleigh St. Clair in that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
A shot to the body from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair thows a leg kick but Theorist checks it
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair throws a lazy body kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair throws a leg kick
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
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!
St. Clair wants to clinch but Theorist slips to the side
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Theorist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St. Clair misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair wants to clinch
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws a body kick that misses
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Clair misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Raleigh St. Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Clair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings St. Clair.
St. Clair scores with a jab. Theorist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
St. Clair tries to clinch
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws a lazy head kick
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy body kick from St. Clair
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
St. Clair throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from St. Clair misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
St. Clair feints a jab promting Theorist to slip. St. Clair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theorist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St. Clair misses with a right hand
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair misses with a body punch
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
St. Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. St. Clair will be more careful next time no doubt.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
St. Clair misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has St. Clair backing up. St. Clair nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St. Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theorist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:42
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Conspiracy Theorist 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Helenius (ranked 1441 p4p, 442 weight class) and John Dory (ranked 182 p4p, 61 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Dory was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Rupert Helenius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helenius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dory avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dory misses.
Dory gets caught flat footed, as Helenius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory looking for a sweep. Not yet Dory, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius pushing down on Dory's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dory is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Dory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Dory defending well.
Dory is controlling Helenius's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Helenius controlling the pace.
Dory is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dory trying to control but Helenius postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dory is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helenius is looking to advance position but Dory won't allow it.
Helenius not doing much here.
Dory is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
Dory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Dory is defending well.
Dory looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is controlling the pace.
Dory makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dory.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dory tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius stalling away here and it's allowed Dory to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Dory is retaining full guard.
Dory is trying to keep Helenius in close.
Helenius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dory controlling Helenius's posture.
Helenius passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dory looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helenius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Dory is defending well.
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dory sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Helenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dory can do to turn this around?
Helenius 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Dory is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dory is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Helenius trying to control but not successfully.
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Dory keeps control of the position.
Helenius trying to control the hands but Dory won't let him.
Rupert Helenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Dory keeps control of the position.
Dory lands with a hammerfist to the side of Helenius's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Helenius is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dory.
Dory trying to control.
Helenius is in bad spot here.
Helenius wants to control his opponent's hands but Dory gets his hands free.
Dory is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dory gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dory gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dory apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Helenius has Dory up against the cage in a clinch.
Dory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius wants the takedown. Dory is fighting it off but Helenius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dory's guard against the cage.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Dory is keeping the position.
Dory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dory looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dory trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Dory is keeping the position.
Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dory trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Dory keeps moving.
Helenius is stalling in the full guard.
Dory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Helenius escapes and throws Dory's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dory is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dory is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius trying to control the position but Dory is working away.
Helenius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Dory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Helenius 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.
Helenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helenius.
Helenius shoots and misses
and Dory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Helenius misses with a takedown
and Dory counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Helenius misses.
Helenius backing away here, and Dory unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Dory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helenius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dory to the mat! Dory manages to get full guard.
Helenius trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dory is working Helenius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dory is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dory throws a big right hand that misses.
Dory showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dory trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dory sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dory throws a big elbow that misses.
Dory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Dory from controlling successfully.
Dory is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dory is looking to work some ground and pound but Helenius has wrist control.
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dory defends well.
Helenius has his foot on Dory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dory works his way back into a safe position though.
Helenius has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dory doesn't defend quickly enough and Helenius has managed to lock this one up! Can Dory escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helenius on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius is the new welterweight champion!
Rupert Helenius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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