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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Soprano (ranked 24050 p4p, 3591 weight class) and Brody MacDonald (ranked 467 p4p, 382 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brody MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soprano to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Soprano off the cage and back into range.
MacDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soprano staying out of range there.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soprano misses the body punch
enabling MacDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Soprano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soprano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soprano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Soprano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soprano attempts a counter takedown but MacDonald avoids it well and moves away.
MacDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soprano counters with a nice uppercut.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soprano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Soprano misses the target.
Soprano dips to his left and cracks MacDonald with an uppercut!
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano throwing a counter right hand but MacDonald manages to avoid it.
MacDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soprano was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
Soprano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soprano defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
And Soprano counters with a quick kick to the body but MacDonald blocks it.
MacDonald throws a good cross that connects.
 Soprano is rocked!
 It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSoprano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Soprano misses.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Soprano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Soprano misses.
MacDonald works Soprano's body with a nice hook.
MacDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Soprano should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Soprano.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soprano counters with a stiff right hand.
MacDonald connects with a right hand. Soprano shakes it off.
Soprano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacDonald lands a head shot.
MacDonald looks to land a right hand but Soprano moved out of range.
Soprano is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a right hand that misses
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Soprano.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
Soprano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacDonald lands a big uppercut and Soprano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soprano looks OK. MacDonald waves Soprano back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDonald throws the left hand but Soprano avoids the punch easily.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
enabling Soprano to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Brody MacDonald's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands with a straight right. Soprano didn't see that one coming.
MacDonald lands a jab to Soprano's midsection.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Soprano ducks down to avoid it.
Soprano attempts a counter takedown but MacDonald avoids it well and moves away.
Soprano ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Soprano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Soprano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonald.
Soprano attempts a counter takedown but MacDonald avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
A little feinted left hand from Soprano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soprano misses with a right hand
and MacDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald cracks Soprano with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Soprano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody MacDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Soprano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Soprano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Soprano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacDonald drops Soprano with a naaaaasty hook - Soprano is in real trouble here! MacDonald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody MacDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 4852 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Kevin Taylor (ranked 372 p4p, 336 weight class). Riker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In The Summertime. William Riker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Riker missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker slips under a jab.
Riker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Taylor.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Riker misses with a series of wild punches.
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riker throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Riker moves out of range easily.
Riker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker tries to clinch up.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riker on the side of the head.
Riker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Riker shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taylor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Taylor slips under a jab from Riker.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riker defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Riker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Riker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
William Riker's cut is getting worse.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Riker is rocked!
Taylor presses Riker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Taylor finish him?
Oh Riker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor drops Riker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Riker! Taylor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 3579 p4p, 21256 weight class) and Henny Bottles (ranked 254 p4p, 313 weight class). Jake Askren is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 22 - 32 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottles misses with a double jab
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bottles looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottles, not yet.
Askren is fighting to break Bottles's control of his arms but Bottles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Askren has gone for a leg lock! Bottles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askren's guard.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bottles throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren being controlled here momentarily.
Askren is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bottles controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Bottles wants to sweep but no luck.
Bottles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bottles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren wants to sweep here but Bottles controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position here.
Bottles throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Bottles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bottles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottles tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bottles won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bottles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Askren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bottles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottles.
Bottles wants to clinch but Askren slips to the side
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren blocks the strikes from Bottles.
Bottles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottles is looking to improve his position.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Bottles's hands, connecting with Bottles's forehead.
Askren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren seems to be working for a kimura but Bottles defends the submission attempt.
Askren is looking for a kimura but Bottles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askren to get the leverage.
Askren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bottles sees it coming and defends easily.
Askren slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bottles has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Askren drives through with a takedown into Bottles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bottles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Askren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bottles can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Bottles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bottles wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bottles has Askren pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Fighting Gym inform us that Bottles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bottles trying to strike off his back.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottles throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren clinches.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
That's two 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.
Askren wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren tightens his grip and picks Bottles up, before dumping him to the ground. Bottles manages to land in guard.
Askren 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.
Bottles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bottles for as long as he can get away with.
Askren wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bottles keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bottles throws a nice looking combination but Askren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bottles throws out a powerful jab.
Bottles forces Askren back against the cage and clinches.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren controls the position.
Askren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bottles!
Askren scoring with strikes but Bottles is staying in there.
Bottles tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bottles is surviving well by controlling Askren's body position as best he can.
Askren is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bottles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Bottles really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bottles tries to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Askren controlling from mount.
Askren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that second round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bottles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askren's head.
Bottles is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Askren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bottles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Askren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bottles prevents the takedown attempt.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askren avoids it.
Bottles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bottles regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving.
Askren stays in close to Bottles's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Bottles working a defensive guard here.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Bottles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bottles wants to clinch but Askren slips to the side
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottles's guard.
Bottles wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
Askren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bottles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Askren, into his guard.
Henny Bottles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Bottles throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bottles trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren drops back looking for a leg! Bottles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottles manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into Bottles's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Bottles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Askren prevents Bottles from getting back to his feet.
Askren trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Askren 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.
That's four 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.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bottles wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottles.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Bottles drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bottles manages to get underhooks.
Bottles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bottles is trying to keep an underhook but Askren manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henny Bottles.
I think Askren 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Askren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 2966 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Walter Hartwell White (ranked 273 p4p, 269 weight class). Dude McWrestler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Hartwell White!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartwell White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartwell White has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
Hartwell White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Hartwell White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Hartwell White!
McWrestler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler pulls Hartwell White in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler continues to stall.
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.
Hartwell White looking to pass the guard.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell White manages to get himself to full guard.
Hartwell White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWrestler distracts Hartwell White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hartwell White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler works over Hartwell White with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell White wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Hartwell White blocks nicely.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartwell White has wrist control.
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.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hartwell White trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Hartwell White, looking for a takedown. McWrestler pushes Hartwell White against the cage but Hartwell White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McWrestler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hartwell White is looking for a sweep. McWrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McWrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hartwell White to the mat! Hartwell White manages to get full guard.
Hartwell White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartwell White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartwell White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartwell White has wrist control.
McWrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartwell White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartwell White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to control but Hartwell White is working from the bottom.
Hartwell White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McWrestler trying to control but Hartwell White is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hartwell White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McWrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartwell White defends well and McWrestler ends up having to push Hartwell White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Hartwell White manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hartwell White fails to land.
Hartwell White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell White throws a head punch that misses.
McWrestler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartwell White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestler jumps guard but Hartwell White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Hartwell White is working McWrestler over against the cage.
McWrestler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartwell White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McWrestler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hartwell White lands a left hand that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Hartwell White tries a body shot but McWrestler blocks it.
Hartwell White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartwell White lands a nice uppercut.
McWrestler can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hartwell White on the inside.
Hartwell White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hartwell White.
McWrestler takes a shot to the head.
Hartwell White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hartwell White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hartwell White lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hartwell White as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Hartwell White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hartwell White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hartwell White lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McWrestler is rocked!
Hartwell White lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh McWrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartwell White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWrestler backwards.
Hartwell White lands with a short shot to the head.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Hartwell White scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White is working McWrestler over against the cage.
McWrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartwell White smiles and moves away.
Hartwell White cracks McWrestler with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McWrestler tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hartwell White pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McWrestler is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Hartwell White!
In defeat, Dude McWrestler stepped up to the mic, saying 'bleah'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 2563 p4p, 1697 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 308 p4p, 220 weight class). Mangas Coloradas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28 - 23 - 0 |
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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 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska connects with a body shot that sends Coloradas's belly button to the back.
Coloradas throws out a powerful jab.
Coloradas throws a jab when Alaska was well out of range.
A jab from Coloradas finds it's way through Alaska's defenses.
Alaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coloradas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coloradas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Coloradas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coloradas scores with a nice head shot.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alaska connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alaska on the side of the head.
Coloradas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coloradas finds it's way round the side to connect with Alaska's head.
Alaska is rocked!
A jab from Coloradas misses.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coloradas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alaska to the canvas! Alaska doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Coloradas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mangas Coloradas!
Mangas Coloradas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Bandit (ranked 2323 p4p, 1749 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 192 p4p, 162 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
A low kick from Meine is predictable there
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandit throws a front kick that sends Meine stumbling back into the cage.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Bandit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Bandit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meine needs to keep his hands up - Bandit had a free shot at his head there.
Meine misses the shot to the body.
Meine tries to move into range but Bandit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bandit staying out of range there.
Meine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandit throws out the jab.
Meine scores with a nice right hand.
Meine moves away from the strike by Bandit.
Bandit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandit walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Meine as he checks the leg kick.
Bandit defending well as Meine loads up on a big left hand.
As Meine looks to move away, Bandit throws a big counter combo but Meine just gets out of the way.
Bandit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bandit scores with a sloppy right hand. Meine should have avoided that one.
Bandit throws a right hand that Meine ducks under and follows up with a left that Meine also avoids with ease.
Bandit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meine scores with a hook to the body. Bandit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bandit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Meine is rocked!
Bandit wants to clinch.
Meine is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandit finish him?
Bandit lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meine seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meine! But no joy.
Bandit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meine.
Bandit loads up on a big right hand but Meine slips the punch.
Meine throws a wild body kick that Bandit sees coming a mile off.
Bandit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandit rushes Meine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands with a light punch inside.
Bandit is pushing Meine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bandit pulls guard.
Bandit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandit controlling Meine's posture.
Bandit looking for a guillotine here but Meine defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandit is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine looking to control.
Bandit preventing the sweep.
Bandit passes into half guard.
Bandit is controlling the pace.
Bandit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Meine reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Meine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Meine has control of the leg.
Meine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meine.
Bandit trying to control but Meine postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Bandit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meine moves out of range as Bandit strikes.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Bandit slips the punch.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Meine slips a jab from Bandit.
Bandit throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
Meine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meine lands with a nice body kick.
Meine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandit misses the target.
Bandit backing away here, and Meine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandit swings widly with a right hand
and Meine counters with a nice uppercut.
Meine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bandit throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
Bandit throws a big shot that misses.
Meine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meine tries to land a leg kick but Bandit saw it coming and moves away.
Meine lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Bandit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandit misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Meine misses.
Bandit throws a big shot that misses.
Bandit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Little Bandit is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine moves away from the strike by Bandit.
A jab from Meine finds it's way through Bandit's defenses.
Bandit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandit wants the takedown. Meine is fighting it off but Bandit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Meine's guard against the cage.
Meine looking for a guillotine here but Bandit defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit trying to move into half guard but instead Meine has managed to sweep!
Meine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit working for a triangle but Meine defends it easily.
Meine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meine forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine is taking a breather. Bandit 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.
Bandit trying to get back to full guard but Meine takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bandit is trying to escape the mount.
Meine avoids the attempt from Bandit to control.
Bandit is looking to get to half guard.
Meine controlling from the full mount.
Meine avoids the attempt from Bandit to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meine trying to control but Bandit is having none of it.
Bandit tries to hold on but Meine pushes him away.
Meine prevents Bandit from getting the reversal.
Bandit looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Meine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bandit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bandit!
Meine pulls Bandit in close to prevent any damage.
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 Little Bandit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bandit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandit.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandit throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Bandit misses the shot to the body.
Bandit misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meine can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandit. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meine looks for the body kick but Bandit saw that one coming.
Meine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine misses with a body shot.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bandit tries to close the distance and clinch but Meine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandit throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Meine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meine ducks right into an uppercut from Bandit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine misses with a leg kick.
Bandit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meine. Meine obviously looking to wear him down.
Bandit misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Meine.
Meine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandit throws a big shot that misses.
Meine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandit needs to keep his hands up - Meine had a free shot at his head there.
Meine's corner calls for a 1-2. Meine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Meine misses with a straight left.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Meine fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandit swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands with a nice body punch.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandit misses with a looping right.
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!
Meine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine throws a head kick but Bandit moves out of range.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandit missing with a left hand there. Meine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine lands with a nice body kick.
Bandit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandit misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandit, as that shot connected.
Bandit moves in looking to clinch but Meine pushes him off.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Meine misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandit as he connects with a hook.
Bandit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bandit drags the fight down to the ground.
Meine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now.
Bandit working a defensive guard here.
Bandit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meine defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandit looking to control.
Bandit wants to sweep here but Meine controlling him for the moment.
Bandit controls Meine momentarily but Meine frees himself.
Bandit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandit trying to keep a closed guard but Meine is proving a slippery customer.
Meine advances to half guard.
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 Little Bandit.
Well Bandit 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Bandit!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Harklie (ranked 1265 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Keiki Misahawa (ranked 159 p4p, 187 weight class). Grant Harklie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Harklie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Keiki Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harklie slips a straight right by Misahawa.
Harklie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Misahawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misahawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harklie is looking to control Misahawa's arms but Misahawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harklie has his back to the cage.
Misahawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harklie's elbow.
Harklie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misahawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misahawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misahawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misahawa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Harklie has had enough of the clinch but Misahawa keeps him there for the moment.
Misahawa stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie stalls.
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harklie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Misahawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie is trying to force a seperation but Misahawa has the dominant position.
Misahawa throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Misahawa.
Harklie tries to break free but Misahawa pushes him back against the cage.
Harklie is looking to break free of the clinch but Misahawa has double underhooks.
Misahawa tries to throw a body punch but Harklie avoids it by throwing Misahawa back against the cage.
Harklie has had enough of the clinch but Misahawa keeps him there for the moment.
Harklie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misahawa works on Harklie's body with a couple of short punches.
Harklie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harklie trying to stall but Misahawa improves his position.
Misahawa lands a nice elbow.
Harklie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misahawa checks a leg kick.
Misahawa walks into a straight right hand from Harklie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harklie rushes Misahawa and presses him up against the cage.
Harklie tries to circle away but Misahawa has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harklie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Misahawa lands an elbow inside.
Misahawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harklie's efforts to push away.
Harklie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harklie ducks under a wild hook from Misahawa.
Misahawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harklie has had enough of the clinch but Misahawa keeps him there for the moment.
Harklie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misahawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misahawa throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa working aggressively here.
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Harklie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misahawa has Harklie pressed against the cage, preventing Harklie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harklie prevents a body shot from Misahawa.
A right hook to the body lands for Misahawa.
Misahawa is working Harklie over against the cage.
Misahawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Misahawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Misahawa tries a body shot but Harklie blocks it.
Misahawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misahawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harklie avoids a wild elbow strike from Misahawa.
Harklie can't break the clinch.
Harklie manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harklie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harklie takes the fight into the clinch.
Harklie trying to land knees to the body.
Misahawa lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Misahawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misahawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misahawa lands an elbow that stopped Harklie in his tracks for a moment.
Harklie blocks an elbow strike from Misahawa.
Misahawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harklie's elbow.
Misahawa just leaning against Harklie, taking a breather.
Harklie manages to break the clinch.
Misahawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Misahawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Misahawa ducks under a wild hook from Harklie.
Harklie staying out of range there.
Misahawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Harklie.
Misahawa throws an overhand right that lands on Harklie's shoulder, as Harklie tries to avoid the shot.
Harklie throws out a loose jab but Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Misahawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misahawa defends it nicely.
Misahawa swings for the body but Harklie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie clobbers Misahawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harklie misses with a double jab
letting Misahawa counter with a right hand.
Harklie swats away the attempt to clinch by Misahawa.
Misahawa rushes Harklie and presses him up against the cage.
Harklie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misahawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harklie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harklie closes the distance and clinches.
Misahawa lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harklie tries for a takedown but Misahawa manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Harklie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harklie avoids the elbow strike from Misahawa, against the cage.
Misahawa pushes Harklie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harklie is stalling here.
Misahawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misahawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harklie takes a shot to the head.
Misahawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harklie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa lands a damaging elbow.
Harklie blocks a body shot from Misahawa.
Keiki Misahawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misahawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Harklie working hard to break the clinch.
Misahawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harklie's defenses.
It looks like Grant Harklie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harklie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harklie tries to circle away but Misahawa has him pinned against the cage.
Misahawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harklie manages to break the clinch.
Misahawa drives through and clinches with Harklie against the cage.
Misahawa misses with an elbow strike.
Harklie dodges an elbow strike from Misahawa.
Harklie lands a right hand.
Misahawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Harklie backwards.
Misahawa tries a body shot but Harklie blocks it.
Misahawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harklie has had enough of the clinch but Misahawa keeps him there for the moment.
Misahawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harklie or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misahawa tries to throw a body punch but Harklie avoids it by throwing Misahawa back against the cage.
Misahawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa lands a nice elbow.
Misahawa lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa has Harklie pressed against the cage, preventing Harklie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harklie prevents a body shot from Misahawa.
Harklie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harklie prevents a body shot from Misahawa.
Harklie takes a shot to the head.
Misahawa scores with a shot to the side of Harklie's head.
Misahawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Misahawa tries to work over Harklie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misahawa lands an elbow just above Harklie 's eye.
Harklie tries to break free but Misahawa pushes him back against the cage.
Harklie blocks an elbow strike from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harklie.
Harklie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misahawa has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Misahawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Harklie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Misahawa has closed the distance and engaged Harklie in a clinch.
Misahawa has Harklie pressed against the cage, preventing Harklie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Misahawa throws an elbow that misses.
Harklie is trying to break free.
Harklie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harklie takes an elbow to the temple.
Harklie breaks from the clinch.
Harklie throws a body punch but Misahawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa moves into the clinch.
Harklie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Harklie misses.
Misahawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harklie throws a lazy uppercut
and Misahawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harklie moves out of range as Misahawa strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harklie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misahawa counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Misahawa misses its intended target.
Misahawa has Harklie up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Misahawa.
Nice body punch from Misahawa.
Harklie is struggling to control the position.
Misahawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misahawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misahawa stalling against the cage.
Misahawa tries to work over Harklie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misahawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Misahawa fails to land.
Nice body punch from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misahawa has Harklie pressed against the cage, preventing Harklie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Misahawa.
Harklie scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misahawa can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Grant Harklie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harklie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Misahawa lands an elbow inside that Harklie shrugs off.
Harklie can't break the clinch.
Harklie blocks the elbow strike.
Misahawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harklie's defenses.
Harklie blocks a body shot from Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harklie is trying to break the clinch but Misahawa has him pressed against the cage.
Harklie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misahawa has him pressed against the cage.
Misahawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Harklie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands with a left to the head.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misahawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harklie blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa tries to throw a body punch but Harklie avoids it by throwing Misahawa back against the cage.
Misahawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Misahawa works on Harklie's body with a couple of short punches.
Misahawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Harklie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Misahawa.
Harklie blocks an elbow strike from Misahawa.
Keiki Misahawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misahawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harklie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misahawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harklie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harklie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harklie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Misahawa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misahawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harklie blocks a body shot from Misahawa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiki Misahawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misahawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiki Misahawa!
An out of breath Keiki Misahawa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 901 p4p, 831 weight class) and Rhashaun Kinkead (ranked 125 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ubaldo Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Cortez blocks the low kick.
Kinkead 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.
Cortez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kinkead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez slips under a jab from Kinkead.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Kinkead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Kinkead 's knee.
Kinkead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez tests Kinkead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kinkead lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kinkead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkead throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.
Kinkead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Kinkead is out of range.
A big left from Cortez misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Kinkead.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Cortez with a jab.
Kinkead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinkead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cortez has managed to clinch.
Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kinkead goes for a takedown attempt but Cortez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ubaldo Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhashaun Kinkead.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortez drives through and clinches with Kinkead against the cage.
Kinkead is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortez.
Kinkead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kinkead wants a takedown.
Cortez tries a body shot but Kinkead blocks it.
A short left from Cortez.
Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cortez to the mat. Cortez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kinkead prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
Cortez pulls Kinkead in close to prevent any damage.
Kinkead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead 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.
Kinkead forces his way into half guard.
Kinkead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kinkead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kinkead manages to move to mount!
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead working for a submission but Cortez is keeping him at bay.
Kinkead swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Rhashaun Kinkead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 829 p4p, 654 weight class) and Roman Francis (ranked 112 p4p, 92 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty lands a big head kick that sends Francis tumbling to the mat! Doherty takes a step backwards and waves Francis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Francis is rocked!
It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
Doherty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doherty is looking to counter punch.
Doherty misses the jab.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Francis.
We've been told by Doherty's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Francis.
It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Francis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Roman Francis's cut even more.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Francis slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Doherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francis lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Doherty throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis misses with a hook
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Francis thuds his right hand into Doherty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Francis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis lands a body shot.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doherty is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis tries to land a leg kick but Doherty saw it coming and moves away.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Francis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Francis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Doherty. That snapped Francis's head back.
The cut above Roman Francis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Francis steps in with a hook that catches Doherty right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Francis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Doherty looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Francis!
After winning the bout, Roman Francis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 382 p4p, 169 weight class) and Alexander Zass (ranked 56 p4p, 26 weight class). Alexander Zass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zass!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zass counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Zass.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Zass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fedorov connects with a looping right hand.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fedorov prevents a body shot from Zass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedorov.
Fedorov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Zass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass pushes Fedorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zass controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zass has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Zass blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zass can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Zass.
Zass controlling the action here for a moment.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Fedorov avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
Fedorov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Zass controls the action.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Zass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass lands a right hand.
Fedorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedorov.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Fedorov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Fedorov misses with a body punch.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zass.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Zass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
Zass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Fedorov.
Zass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedorov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zass tries a body shot but Fedorov blocks it.
Zass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedorov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Zass blocks it.
Zass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not.
Zass takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Zass.
Zass takes a shot to the head.
Zass blocking some punches.
Fedorov blocks a body shot from Zass.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fedorov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zass.
Zass can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Zass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Fedorov working aggressively here.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedorov controls his hands.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head.
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zass doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedorov circles away.
Zass avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a leg kick
and Zass counters with a nice right hand that sends Fedorov toppling to the canvas! Fedorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zass finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Fedorov is rocked!
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Zass counters with a big right hand! Oh Fedorov is in trouble here! Zass follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Zass thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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