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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bawit Daba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daba has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. 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.

Kaho
vs
Daba

190 cm
33
260 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

210 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daouda Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bawit Daba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daba motions for Kaho to come forward. Daba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daba misses with a double jab.
Daba checks a leg kick.
Daba dodges the punch combination from Kaho.
Kaho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daba's calf.
Daba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daba slips under a jab.
Daba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaho.
Daba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaho.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daba checks a low kick from Kaho.

Daba drops Kaho with a beautiful combination! Kaho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daba is looking for the KO!

It looks like Daouda Kaho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daba looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaho is just out of range.
Daba checks a leg kick.
Kaho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daba.
Daba shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kaho takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Daba sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kaho bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bawit Daba!
Bawit Daba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Rambo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joulu Pukki's chin.

Rambo
vs
Pukki

185 cm
41
217 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

179 cm
36
215 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Pukki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rambo did well to prevent Pukki getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pukki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Pukki slows the pace down in half guard.
Pukki wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Pukki is controlling well.
Rambo has a hand on Pukki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pukki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rambo tries to hold on but Pukki pushes him away.

Pukki working for a guillotine from mount but Rambo is in no mood to give up.
Pukki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pukki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pukki looking to control and managing it successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joulu Pukki.
Rambo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pukki's head backwards.

Rambo lands a big head kick that sends Pukki tumbling to the mat! Rambo takes a step backwards and waves Pukki back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Joulu Pukki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Rambo lands a big uppercut and Pukki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pukki looks OK. Rambo waves Pukki back to his feet!

Pukki is rocked!
Pukki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pukki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambo finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rambo.
Pukki seems to have recovered his senses.
Pukki shoots and misses
and Rambo counters with a nice body kick.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rambo.
Pukki looks winded!
Rambo leaves Pukki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rambo.
Pukki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rambo defends it nicely.
Rambo cracks Pukki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pukki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pukki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rambo circles away.
Rambo connects with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rambo.
Rambo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pukki takes a step back to recover.
Rambo clobbers Pukki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rambo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rambo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rambo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). York kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is British Grenadiers Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ladin's choice of entrance music: Highway to hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

York
vs
Ladin

192 cm
34
285 lbs
33 - 24 - 1

215 cm
30
290 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR
Zipp Zapp

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 33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nigel York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ladin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ladin lands with a shot to the body.
York tries to clinch up.
York swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ladin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
York throws the kick towards the body but Ladin avoids it.
Ladin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
York connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ladin throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for York.
York throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ladin 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.
Ladin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ladin looks winded!
York is looking to land body kicks.
York throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
York misses with a head kick.
York takes a swing at Ladin's ribcage but misses.
York throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

York rushes Ladin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladin misses with a short punch on the inside.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Ladin.
York lands a body punch in the clinch.
York cracks Ladin with a nice body shot.
York is stalling here.
Ladin tries a body shot but York blocks it.
York lands an uppercut.
York throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladins head.

Ladin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
York lands a big right hand that drops Ladin! The killer instinct kicks in and York finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by York!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel York!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nigel York thanked VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buck
vs
Moo

180 cm
34
187 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

178 cm
26
175 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

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 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Moo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moo gets caught flat footed, as Buck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moo 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.
Moo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Buck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buck wanted to stand there but Moo had control of the position.
Buck throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck throwing strikes from guard but Moo blocks nicely.
Moo wants to sweep but no luck.

Moo working for a triangle but Buck defends it easily.
Buck throws a big elbow that misses.
Moo working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck trying to control but Moo is working from the bottom.
Moo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buck's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buck is on top in guard.
Moo looking for a sweep. Not yet Moo, not yet.
Moo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buck controls the pace.
Moo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buck is one step ahead there.
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Moo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buck is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harold Buck.
Buck lands with a good body shot.
Buck cracks a nice hook into Moo's ribs.

Buck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moo did well to prevent Buck getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buck is looking to work some ground and pound but Moo has wrist control.
Buck wanted to stand there but Moo had control of the position.
Buck stopping the sweep attempt from Moo.
Moo controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mikey Moo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Buck keeps the fight on the outside.
Buck with a lazy takedown attempt

and Moo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Buck's guard now.
Buck pulls Moo in close to prevent any damage.
Moo throws a strike but Buck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buck wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck won't allow Moo to sweep him here.
Buck wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Harold Buck has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Buck misses the target.
Buck misses the shot to the body.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Moo moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck throws a body shot but no joy.
Moo looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Buck misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Buck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buck tries to avoid it but Moo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buck to the ground. Buck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Buck shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moo is trying to defend but Buck finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buck's back!
Moo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Buck hold on?!
Moo avoiding Buck 's attempts to control his hands.

Moo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Buck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Moo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Buck escapes and is now in half guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Buck seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moo trying to control here.
Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moo wants to control but Buck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moo is looking for a sweep. Buck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moo gets full guard.
Buck wants to stand but Moo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buck throws a big right hand that misses.
Buck throws a big elbow that misses.
Moo trying to keep a closed guard but Buck is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moo looking for a sweep. Not yet Moo, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck trying to control but Moo is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harold Buck.
Buck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buck works over Moo's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from Buck finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buck throws out the jab.

Buck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buck tries to stand but Moo is controlling his head.
Moo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Buck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo is looking to improve his position but Buck isn't that keen on the idea.
Moo tries to hold on but Buck postures up.
Moo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buck.
Buck punching from mount but Moo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buck with a couple of short strikes.
Moo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moo trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buck has his hands on Moo's head, controlling the position.
Buck wants to sweep here but Moo controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck keeping moving, preventing Moo from controlling successfully.
Moo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikey Moo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Mikey Moo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Buck moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck is pressed up against the cage. Moo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buck down to the mat. Buck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moo pinned against the cage. Moo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buck but Buck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Buck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Buck shoots in but Moo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Moo has a takedown stuffed.
Moo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buck.
Buck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moo tries to avoid it but Buck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moo to the ground. Moo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buck slaps away a takedown attempt from Moo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buck shoots in looking for a takedown but Moo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Buck. Beautiful body shot.
Buck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Moo tries to clinch there but Buck circles away.
Moo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buck's waist but Buck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moo off to one side.
Buck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moo moves away.
Buck misses with a straight right.
Moo wants to clinch.
Buck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moo defends it nicely.
Buck closes the distance and clinches up with Moo, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes Moo against the cage but Moo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck misses with a wild body shot.
Buck throws a sloppy body shot

and Moo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buck!
Moo is looking to take a break and control but Buck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Moo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Moo tries for a kimura but Buck is defending well.
Buck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck holding on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moo wants to control but Buck is keeping him busy.

Moo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buck has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Buck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moo lands a few punches from side control.

Moo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck is trying to control Moo's posture but Moo avoids it.
Buck is not content to let Moo control the position.
Buck tries to bench press Moo off him but Moo keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikey Moo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moo fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Moo.
I think Buck 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Buck!
Harold Buck gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Gracie
vs
Collins

183 cm
43
185 lbs
32 - 29 - 2

183 cm
43
180 lbs
28 - 20 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

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 32 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Collins gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Gracie won't allow Collins to get back to his feet.

Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Collins wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.

Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Vitor Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Gracie has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Collins lands with a left to the head.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Gracie keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie jumps guard but Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie slips a jab from Collins.
Collins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Gracie down.

Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie preventing the sweep.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Collins in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

Steve Collins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Collins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Collins thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Gracie clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Gracie shoots in.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Vitor Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Collins gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Collins is trying to stall.
Gracie has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Collins to the mat.
Gracie is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Collins throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to stand but Collins has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Gracie prevents Collins from escaping the position.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
Collins tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Collins pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gracie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Vitor Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Vitor Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

Vitor Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.

Gracie rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Collins.
I've got Collins 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Collins!
Steve Collins took some time post fight to say the following; 'You just got your ass whipped by an old man!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Grundy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dela Cruz
vs
Grundy

187 cm
40
199 lbs
32 - 29 - 0

190 cm
34
186 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dela Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Dela Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Grundy's head but Grundy avoids it well.
Grundy is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Dela Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to control but instead Grundy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Grundy dodges it nicely.
Dela Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Grundy dodges it nicely.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Shane Dela Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grundy throws a front kick that sends Dela Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Grundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Grundy closes the distance and clinches.
Grundy lands a good knee to the midsection. Dela Cruz won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grundy.

It looks like Shane Dela Cruz has been cut.
Grundy has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Grundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dela Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grundy.
Grundy landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grundy lands a nice knee to the body.
Grundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grundy lands a knee to the head.
Grundy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grundy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grundy lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Grundy.
Grundy landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Grundy.
Grundy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dela Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grundy obliges.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grundy pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Grundy won't allow it.
Grundy working Dela Cruz over with knees to the body.
Grundy just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grundy lands a nice knee to the body.
Grundy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grundy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Dela Cruz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Dela Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grundy.

Grundy drops Dela Cruz with a beautiful combination! Dela Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grundy is looking for the KO!

Dela Cruz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses

and Grundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Dela Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grundy crunches a lovely knee into Dela Cruz's ribcage.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.

Shane Dela Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Grundy working Dela Cruz over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Grundy.
Grundy lands a good knee to the midsection. Dela Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Grundy.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grundy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dela Cruz to his knees! Grundy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Grundy!
Post fight, an emotional Benjamin Grundy said 'I knew I had to win this one and I did but Carlos is a tuff fighter and very talented and I am really glad I won!!!'.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Calzaghe
vs
Zordick

185 cm
41
158 lbs
30 - 27 - 1

165 cm
40
158 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Calzaghe scores with a four punch combination!

Calzaghe drops Zordick with a nice combination! Calzaghe dives into Zordick's guard, looking to finish!

Zordick is rocked!

It looks like Kahlua Zordick has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick trying to keep a closed guard but Calzaghe is proving a slippery customer.
Zordick is still in real trouble! Can Calzaghe finish him?
Calzaghe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zordick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calzaghe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Calzaghe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zordick seems to have recovered his senses.
Zordick wants to sweep but no luck.
Calzaghe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calzaghe trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe stopping the sweep attempt from Zordick.
Calzaghe advances position into side control!
Zordick is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calzaghe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zordick, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zordick struggling a bit here.
Zordick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zordick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zordick wants to get back to full guard.

Calzaghe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zordick is looking to control Calzaghe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zordick avoid being mounted?
Zordick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calzaghe scores with a couple of nice shots.

Calzaghe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zordick is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to control but Calzaghe postures up.
Zordick is looking to improve his position.
Zordick trying to control from the bottom.
Zordick wants to improve his position but Calzaghe is controlling well.
Zordick is still trying to improve position.
Zordick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Calzaghe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzaghe is looking to advance position but Zordick won't allow it.

Calzaghe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zordick has managed to free his arm - good work.

Calzaghe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zordick sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to control here.
Zordick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zordick is adopting a defensive guard.
Zordick 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.
Calzaghe is working Zordick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calzaghe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Zordick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zordick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzaghe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zordick trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.

Calzaghe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zordick wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Calzaghe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zordick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Calzaghe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahlua Zordick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zordick walks into a jab.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that Zordick avoids nicely.
Calzaghe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Calzaghe duly obliges.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab

and Zordick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Calzaghe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calzaghe being controlled against the cage.
Zordick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zordick taking a breather.
Calzaghe blocks a body shot from Zordick.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zordick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zordick tries to work over Calzaghe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zordick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calzaghe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zordick avoiding damage.

Calzaghe breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zordick manages to avoid it.
Calzaghe misses with a wild combination.
Joe Calzaghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.
Zordick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calzaghe.

Zordick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calzaghe to the mat! Calzaghe manages to get full guard.

Zordick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calzaghe looking to control.
Zordick passes Calzaghe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zordick wants to control but Calzaghe is keeping him busy.
Zordick is looking to advance position but Calzaghe won't allow it.

Zordick wants to work for an arm triangle but Calzaghe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Calzaghe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is not content to let Zordick control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calzaghe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zordick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzaghe is keeping the position for now.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Zordick from controlling successfully.
Calzaghe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Calzaghe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zordick trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calzaghe is on top in guard.

Calzaghe is sitting in close to Zordick's body. Zordick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Calzaghe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Calzaghe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zordick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahlua Zordick!
Kahlua Zordick is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Kahlua Zordick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka has chosen Yuudachi as his entrance music. Shinji Tanaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ignatiev
vs
Tanaka

160 cm
31
145 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

160 cm
29
139 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Birigiz Ignatiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka darts in looking for a takedown but Ignatiev gets double underhooks and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatiev to keep the fight standing.

Ignatiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatiev throws a lazy head kick

and Tanaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ignatiev working Tanaka over with knees to the body.
Ignatiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Ignatiev manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanaka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanaka showed some decent athleticism there.
Ignatiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanaka.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatiev defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka trying to control from Ignatiev's half guard. Ignatiev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatiev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ignatiev wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka slips nicely into half guard.
Tanaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignatiev's head.
Tanaka is pressing down on Ignatiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatiev is holding on for now.
Tanaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to pass to full mount but Ignatiev defends it.
Ignatiev is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Tanaka passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka content just to control the position here.

Tanaka jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatiev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatiev and Tanaka has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev tries to buck Tanaka off but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Ignatiev is working away.
Ignatiev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tanaka is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ignatiev reverses the position - he's now on top in Tanaka's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka trying to control but Ignatiev is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinji Tanaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignatiev as he jumps to the side.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tanaka gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanaka wants to take a breather but Ignatiev is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to pass to full mount but Ignatiev defends it.
Ignatiev is not content to let Tanaka control the position.

Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.

Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatiev is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatiev keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Ignatiev is defending the position.
Tanaka trying to advance position but Ignatiev counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ignatiev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Ignatiev throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but Ignatiev sprawls well.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
A head kick by Ignatiev misses

and Tanaka counters with a shoot takedown. Ignatiev fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatiev is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Ignatiev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shinji Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatiev.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a two punch combination.
Tanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev connects with a high kick.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a lazy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka shoots in but Ignatiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatiev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.

Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into Ignatiev's guard.
Tanaka passes Ignatiev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tanaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ignatiev defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is stalling here. Ignatiev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tanaka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ignatiev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka looking for a sweep but Ignatiev has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is working to get back to half guard.
Tanaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatiev wants to stand up but Tanaka has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatiev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatiev controls the pace.
Ignatiev stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ignatiev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tanaka is proving hard to escape from.
Ignatiev postures up.
Ignatiev tries to stand but Tanaka is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Birigiz Ignatiev.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Birigiz Ignatiev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Ignatiev misses
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatiev controls the action.
Tanaka has Ignatiev pressed against the cage, preventing Ignatiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ignatiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ignatiev.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.

Ignatiev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Tanaka prevents Ignatiev from escaping the position.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatiev keeps working.
Shinji Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka swings around for an armbar but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tanaka's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev wants to get up but he can't break Tanaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tanaka looking to control.
Tanaka is trying to hold Ignatiev in close to prevent damage but Ignatiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatiev tries to stand and escape but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Ignatiev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Tanaka wants to control but Ignatiev passes into side.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatiev wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Ignatiev working away.
Tanaka holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ignatiev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ignatiev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Tanaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Birigiz Ignatiev had his way with Shinji Tanaka in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Ignatiev leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ignatiev.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatiev circles away.
Birigiz Ignatiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Tanaka counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatiev defends it nicely.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Birigiz Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the temple. Tanaka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignatiev throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tanaka pushes down on Ignatiev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Ignatiev is defending the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatiev keeps working.
Ignatiev is in trouble now - Tanaka has advanced to mount!
Tanaka sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
Ignatiev blocking the ground and pound.
Tanaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanaka wants to take Ignatiev's back here but Ignatiev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Tanaka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ignatiev turns into him and now he's in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Ignatiev postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatiev stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Ignatiev controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shinji Tanaka!
Shinji Tanaka is the new bantamweight champion!
Shinji Tanaka 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.