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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by K.C.S.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!



179 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
170 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Law takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Nogueira. Beautiful body shot.
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Law.
Nogueira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Nogueira misses.
Law thumps Nogueira with a low kick.
Nogueira misses with a right hand
and Law counters with a nice leg kick.
Nogueira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Law.
Nogueira throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nogueira at a distance.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
A left lands for Nogueira.
Nogueira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Nogueira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Nogueira tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nogueira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nogueira. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
Law throws a good cross that connects.
Law takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira. That's going to slow Law down.
Law checks a low kick from Nogueira.
Law lands a really nice looking cross but Nogueira seems unphased.
Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Law moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chuck Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira catches Law with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Law shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nogueira throws a body shot but no joy.
Law was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Law scores with a hook.
Law cracks Nogueira with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nogueira falls to his knees and Law doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brazil War House (Laundry 90%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 1
172 cm
26
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Hanak.
Hanak jabs at Datsik's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Hanak moves out of range easily.
Hanak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Hanak's head back.
Hanak wants to land a leg kick but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Datsik misses with a few strikes there.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a head kick. Hanak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanak stuns Datsik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a big counter combination but Hanak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanak scores with a nice strike.
Hanak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Datsik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanak as he connects with a hook.
Hanak misses with a lunging right hand

and Datsik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanak!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak wants to get back to his feet but Datsik drags him back down.
Datsik wants to take a breather but Hanak manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Datsik.
Hanak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Datsik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanak wants to stand and escape but Datsik is having none of it.
Hanak can't keep his opponent in guard - Datsik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanak looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Datsik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Datsik connects with the punch.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanak blocks the body kick.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Datsik's leg. Datsik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Datsik scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Hanak moved away.
Datsik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanak defends well and Datsik ends up having to push Hanak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Hanak lands with a hook. Datsik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Datsik swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hanak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanak checks a leg kick.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Hanak motions for Datsik to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik with a hook.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Hanak tries a quick counter leg kick but Datsik is wise to it.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Hanak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Datsik.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
Hanak slips under a jab.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Datsik is able to avoid easily.
Datsik tries to clinch but Hanak is having none of it.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanak defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Hanak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Datsik.
A low kick from Hanak misses

and Datsik counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Datsik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Datsik.
Hanak wants to get back to his feet but Datsik drags him back down.
Datsik 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.
Datsik with the ground and pound but Hanak regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Hanak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanak wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Hanak tries to kick Datsik off but Datsik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lukas Hanak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hanak.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Hanak is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik walks into a left hand.
Hanak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Datsik blocks the leg kick.
Datsik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Datsik lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Datsik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Datsik somewhat.
Good work by Hanak as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Datsik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanak just manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hanak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanak - that will leave a mark!
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Hanak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanak connects with the punch.
Datsik throws a head kick but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Datsik's head back.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Datsik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanak - the referee stops the clock and Datsik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanak. Datsik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanak throws out a leg kick but Datsik moves out of range and Hanak only half commits.
Hanak cracks Datsik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Datsik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Datsik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanak finds it's way round the side to connect with Datsik's head.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
Datsik swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak digs a good hook to Datsik's body.
Datsik misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Datsik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Datsik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
A little jabbing left from Hanak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Datsik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak scores with a shot to the body.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Hanak moves out of range as Datsik throws a body kick.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik lands with a hook. Hanak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Hanak wants to slow Datsik down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Hanak misses its intended target.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Hanak sees coming a mile off.
Datsik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanak to score with a decent uppercut.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Hanak slips the punch.
Hanak throws a solid leg kick but Datsik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Datsik misses.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Hanak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Datsik moves away from the strike by Hanak.
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Nice body punch from Hanak.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak looks to land a combination. Datsik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik walks into a stiff left hand from Hanak.
Hanak digs a good hook to Datsik's body.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Datsik lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanak tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Hanak does no damage.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanak sprawls and moves away.
Datsik cracks the inside of Hanak's front leg.
Datsik scores with a head kick. Hanak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanak avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Hanak sees coming a mile off.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsik scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Datsik blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak works Datsik's body with a nice hook.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Datsik down.
Datsik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanak throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Hanak scores with a hook.
Hanak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Datsik.
Hanak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Hanak with a hook.
A jab from Datsik finds it's way through Hanak's defenses.
Datsik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanak stalks Datsik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Datsik's face. Datsik staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Hanak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!

Lukas Hanak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail's entrance music is Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube. A fine choice. Stone Flail could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Stanford's chin.



188 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
185 cm
25
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stanford!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanford misses with a jab to the body
and Flail counters with a three punch combo that has Stanford backing up. Stanford nods at Flail to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Stanford there.
Flail throws a head kick but Stanford moves out of range.
Stanford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanford.
Flail is looking to counter with head kicks.
Flail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanford.
Stanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Flail ducks under a wild hook from Stanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanford looks to land a left hand but Flail moved out of range nicely.
Flail throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flail takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Stone Flail has been cut.
Stanford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flail counters with a straight right hand.
Stanford misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Flail misses the target.
Stanford lands a nice looking body shot.
Flail has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stanford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flail as he jumps to the side.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flail doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanford throws out the jab.
Flail takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanford.
We've been informed that Stanford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stanford lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanford lands an overhand right.
A big right from Flail misses.
Flail stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flail wants it to stay on the feet.
Flail is looking to counter punch.
Stanford scores with a jab. Flail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flail.
Flail throwing a counter right hand but Stanford manages to avoid it.
Stanford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flail counters with a big head kick but Stanford shrugs it off.
Stone Flail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Stanford.
Flail throws a leg kick
and Stanford counters with a straight right hand.
Stanford shoots in and drives through. Flail sprawls well.
Flail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stanford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Flail counters with a left hand that sends Stanford to the canvas!

Stanford is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flail defends well.
Stanford is still in real trouble! Can Flail finish him?
Stanford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanford has a closed guard, preventing Flail from standing up.
Flail has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flail landing some decent shots from guard.
Flail wants to stand but Stanford is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flail's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flail keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanford's head.

Stanford working for a triangle but Flail defends it easily.
Flail works over Stanford with some ground and pound from guard.
Flail throws a big elbow that misses.
Flail trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanford's guard.
Flail in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stanford seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flail lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flail preventing the sweep.

Stanford has his foot on Flail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flail works his way back into a safe position though.
Flail is looking to stand up but Stanford won't let him.
Stanford 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.
Stanford pulls Flail in close to his closed guard and prevents Flail from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flail has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stanford is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stone Flail will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stone Flail's cut.
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.


Stanford scores with a punch to the head.
Stanford loads up on a big right hand but Flail slips the punch.
Stanford throws a right hand that Flail ducks under and follows up with a left that Flail also avoids with ease.
Stanford throws a combination. Flail tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanford lands with a right hand.
Flail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Stanford throws a left that rocks Flail and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stanford dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Flail regain composure!

Flail is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stanford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Flail is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flail is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flail seems to have got his legs back now.
Flail is not content to let Stanford control the position.

Stanford is trying to get an arm triangle but Flail is defending well.
Flail wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flail knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanford on the ground.

Stanford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stanford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanford trying to control the action but Flail is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stanford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flail, who protects the arm well.
Flail is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flail rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stanford's guard! Nice work there by Flail!

Stanford working for a triangle but Flail defends it easily.

Flail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Flail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flail wants to stand but Stanford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flail preventing the sweep.
Flail with a flurry of punches that miss.

Stanford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stanford wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flail is now in half guard.
Flail wants to stand but Stanford has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stanford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stanford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flail manages to get himself to full guard.

Flail is wriggling around but Stanford manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Stanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stone Flail's cut.
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. This is the final round!


A slow jab from Stanford misses its intended target.
Flail thinks about countering with a body kick.
Flail takes one on the button.
Jeremy Stanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanford misses with a wild body shot.
Flail seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stanford lands a nice shot that snaps Flail's head back.
Flail dodges the punch combination from Stanford.
Flail thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flail ducks right into an uppercut from Stanford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanford clobbers Flail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flail cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flail circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanford throws a sloppy body shot
and Flail counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Flail pounces like a tiger and cracks Stanford with a vicious hook! Stanford is down but not out! Flail follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stone Flail!
Stone Flail took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Like You Mean It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



198 cm
25
197 lbs
7 - 8 - 0
183 cm
25
188 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


GREEN!160


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Museum of Monsters & Madmen


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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maellard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maellard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smiles's hands.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big J Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maellard misses with a wild combination.
Maellard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smiles tries to clinch but Maellard is having none of it.

Smiles closes the distance and clinches.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maellard avoids it.
Maellard scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Smiles has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short left from Smiles.
Smiles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard throws a head punch that misses.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maellard.
Smiles taking a breather.
Smiles looking to throw knees to the head but Maellard is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Maellard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Maellard as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard lands a shot to the body.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Smiles avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
Maellard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smiles seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maellard can turn it around.
Maellard looking to slow down the pace here.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maellard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maellard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smiles is keeping busy.
Smiles prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maellard avoids it.
Knees to the body from Smiles.
A short left from Maellard.
Maellard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Maellard's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smiles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Maellard slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maellard tries to work over Smiles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smiles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maellard's elbow.
Maellard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Maellard is looking to control Smiles's arms but Smiles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maellard has his back to the cage.

Maellard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Smiles clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles prevents a body shot from Maellard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiles.
A frustrated look appears on Maellard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.

Maellard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles scores with a jab to the head.

Smiles takes the fight into the clinch.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Maellard blocks it.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Maellard wants to stall.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maellard looks winded!
Knees to the body from Smiles.
Smiles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
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!
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Maellard won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maellard's face.
Smiles working Maellard over with knees to the body.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Maellard blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smiles is leaning against Maellard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maellard's face.
Maellard working aggressively here.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles lands a knee to the head.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maellard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maellard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maellard's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big J Smiles 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.


Smiles is looking to clinch.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Maellard circles away.

Smiles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maellard's face.
Maellard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maellard is defending well for now.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiles controls his hands.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Smiles is rocked!
Maellard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Smiles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maellard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maellard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Maellard.
Maellard lands a big right hand that drops Smiles! The killer instinct kicks in and Maellard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maellard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pops Maellard!
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hype
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RATING
66%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



200 cm
25
290 lbs
7 - 6 - 0
194 cm
25
244 lbs
7 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Spartan Nutrition


Spartan Nutrition


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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rude Moogle!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moogle lands a nice hook to Beloff's body. Beloff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Beloff lands a big right hand that sends Moogle crashing to the mat! Beloff stays standing though and waves Moogle back to his feet!

It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
Moogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beloff manages to avoid it.
Moogle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beloff throws a right hand that misses
and Moogle counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Beloff has Moogle up against the cage in a clinch.

Beloff breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Beloff misses.
Beloff wants to clinch up but Moogle keeps it at a distance.
Moogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beloff walks into a left hand.
Beloff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beloff throws an off balance right hand
and Moogle counters with a nice uppercut.
Beloff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moogle counters with an inside leg kick.
Beloff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Beloff misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moogle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moogle thumps Beloff with a low kick.
Moogle lands a head shot.
Beloff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moogle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beloff lands a body shot.
Beloff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moogle.
Moogle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moogle cracks Beloff with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moogle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beloff misses the jab.
Beloff lands a jab to Moogle's midsection.
Moogle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beloff's head.
Moogle takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle misses with an uppercut.
Moogle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moogle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beloff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Beloff clinches up against the cage.
Beloff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beloff takes a shot to the head.
Moogle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beloff.

Beloff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beloff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beloff looks to land a right hand but Moogle moved out of range.
Beloff avoids the body shot from Moogle.
Moogle looks to land a right hand but Beloff moved out of range.
Beloff throws a big counter combination but Moogle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moogle connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beloff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moogle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moogle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beloff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beloff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moogle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beloff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moogle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beloff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moogle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Beloff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moogle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moogle thows a left - swing and a miss!

Beloff cracks Moogle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beloff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moogle to stand back up!

Moogle is rocked!
Beloff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Moogle scores with a decent looking hook.
Moogle is still on wobbly legs! Can Beloff finish him?
Beloff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Moogle lands a big right hand that sends Beloff crashing to the mat! Moogle stays standing though and waves Beloff back to his feet!

Beloff is rocked!
Moogle seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beloff throws the left hand but Moogle avoids the punch easily.
Oh Beloff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beloff tries to close the distance and clinch but Moogle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beloff seems to have got his legs back now.
Beloff avoids the body shot from Moogle.
Moogle misses with a looping right.
Beloff looks to score with a jab to the body but Moogle is just out of range.
Moogle lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Beloff can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Moogle and Beloff drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Moogle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rude Moogle!
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pop
A | B
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdyalov comes to the cage accompanied by To The Metal. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



185 cm
25
220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0
188 cm
27
222 lbs
19 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


Sun-Tzu


Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160


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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burdyalov.
Domingo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burdyalov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burdyalov throws an overhand right that lands on Domingo's shoulder, as Domingo tries to avoid the shot.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Domingo throws a nice looking combination but Burdyalov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Domingo blocks the leg kick.
Domingo lands a two punch combo.
Burdyalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burdyalov misses with a left hand
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domingo slips under a jab.
Burdyalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burdyalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov scores with a hook.

It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burdyalov. That's going to slow Domingo down.
Domingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Domingo blocks a head kick by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov misses the jab.
Domingo lands with a cross.
Burdyalov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Domingo counters by clinching up.

Burdyalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdyalov. Domingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burdyalov.
Burdyalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Domingo throws the left hand but Burdyalov avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burdyalov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdyalov throws a low kick, looking for Domingo's leg but Domingo calmly moves out of range.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Domingo.
Domingo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burdyalov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws a combination that misses

and Domingo counters by clinching up.
Burdyalov is trying to push Domingo away but Domingo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domingo presses Burdyalov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Burdyalov avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Domingo.
Domingo stalling the fight.
Domingo tries to work over Burdyalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burdyalovs head.
Domingo lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Domingo.
Domingo has Burdyalov pressed against the cage, preventing Burdyalov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burdyalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Burdyalov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burdyalov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domingo slips a straight right by Burdyalov.
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo catches Burdyalov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
Good work by Domingo as he checks the leg kick.
Burdyalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Domingo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domingo.
Domingo can't find room to land a body shot as Burdyalov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Burdyalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Domingo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Domingo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burdyalovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdyalov trying to control the position but instead, Domingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burdyalov into the cage.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Burdyalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burdyalov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Burdyalov is predictable there

and Domingo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Domingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Domingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick but Domingo moved away.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Domingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws a nice head kick!
Domingo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdyalov swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Burdyalov misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burdyalov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Domingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Domingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burdyalov sets himself, and Domingo steps forward looking for the clinch! Burdyalov avoids it this time.
Burdyalov throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
Domingo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burdyalov throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burdyalov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Domingo.
The fighters circling - Burdyalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolay Burdyalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdyalov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burdyalov misses with a combination
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Domingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domingo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burdyalov punishes Domingo's body with a nice straight punch.
Burdyalov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Domingo swinging wildly here.
Burdyalov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burdyalov cracks Domingo with a good jab.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burdyalov.
Domingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Domingo lands a jab to Burdyalov's midsection.
Domingo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burdyalov counter with a right hand.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Burdyalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Domingo jabs Burdyalov right on the nose. Burdyalov blinks but takes it well.
Burdyalov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domingo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burdyalov misses with a straight right.
Domingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burdyalov scores with a leg kick.
Domingo scores with a hook to the body. Burdyalov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Domingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burdyalov misses with a straight left.
Burdyalov throws a lazy head kick
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Burdyalov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Domingo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burdyalov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick
and Domingo counters with a left and a right that stings Burdyalov.
Domingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burdyalov scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Domingo lands a head shot.
Burdyalov throws a low kick, looking for Domingo's leg but Domingo calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Burdyalov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Burdyalov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Domingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burdyalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burdyalov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Domingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burdyalov throws out the jab.
Burdyalov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burdyalov lunges at Domingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domingo's hand.
Burdyalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Domingo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burdyalov throws out a loose jab but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo throws out a counter right but Burdyalov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Domingo coming out on top.
Domingo wants to clinch up but Burdyalov keeps it at a distance.
Domingo connects with a body shot that sends Burdyalov's belly button to the back.
Burdyalov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Domingo! But no joy.
Domingo blocks a jab.
Domingo unleashes a big counter combination but Burdyalov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burdyalov misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdyalov with a jab.
Burdyalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Domingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Domingo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burdyalov fakes the leg kick and cracks Domingo in the body.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a body punch but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Burdyalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burdyalov counter with a right hand.

Burdyalov steps into range and cracks Domingo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Domingo flops backwards and Burdyalov dives into his guard looking to finish!

Domingo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdyalov postures up in Domingo's guard and throws a big left but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo is still in real trouble! Can Burdyalov finish him?
Burdyalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Domingo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burdyalov trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Burdyalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domingo is controlling Burdyalov's posture.
Domingo seems to have recovered his senses.
Burdyalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burdyalov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burdyalov postures up in Domingo's guard and throws a big left but Domingo blocks it.
Burdyalov wants to control from the top but Domingo keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burdyalov throws a head kick but Domingo moves out of range.
Burdyalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Burdyalov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Domingo lands a jab to the head.
Burdyalov misses with a body shot.
Burdyalov throws an off balance right hand

and Domingo moves into the clinch.
Domingo digs a right hand underneath Burdyalov's ribcage. Burdyalov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Domingo.
Domingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Domingo.
Domingo effectively controlling the action here.
Domingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burdyalov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burdyalov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Burdyalov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burdyalov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Burdyalov!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!



172 cm
23
149 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
177 cm
25
151 lbs
8 - 4 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160


Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paquettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paquette swings for the body but Hound moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hound misses its target.
Hound lands a jab.
Hound digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
Hound misses the jab.
Hound throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.
Paquette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hound scores with a nice strike.
Paquette swings for the body but Hound moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hound tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paquette throws out a loose jab but Hound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hound misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hound moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
Hound throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Hound slips under a jab.
Hound throws a right hand that misses
and Paquette counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette moves away from the strike by Hound.
A combination from Hound does no damage.
Paquette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hound circles away quickly and effectively.
Hound swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paquette works the jab nicely.

It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Hound scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hound defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
Hound ducks right into an uppercut from Paquette.

Paquette gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paquette looking for a sweep. Not yet Paquette, not yet.
Paquette keeping full guard, as Hound tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette wants to sweep but no luck.
Paquette is controlling Hound's posture.
Hound controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing Hound from controlling successfully.
Hound pushing down on Paquette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette controlling the position for now.
Paquette is looking to improve his position.
Paquette is positioning himself well to prevent Hound advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound is thwarting Paquette's attempts to control the position.
Paquette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paquette.
Paquette is trying to control the position but Hound postures up.
Paquette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paquette being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hound connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paquette. Paquette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Hound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hound misses the shot to the body.
Paquette scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paquette staying out of range there.
Hound looks to throw the jab but Paquette is out of range.
Paquette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paquette walks into a jab.
Hound blocks a jab.

Hound rushes Paquette and presses him up against the cage.

Hound has picked Paquette up - he's going for a ride! Hound dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hound wants to control but Paquette is keeping him busy.
Hound looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paquette wants to get back to full guard but Hound has passed into side control.
Paquette struggling a bit here.

Hound wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paquette, who protects the arm well.
Paquette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Paquette goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paquette circles away quickly and effectively.
Hound missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Jab from Paquette.
Paquette lands a head shot.
Hound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquette throws out the jab.
Paquette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hound jabs Paquette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paquette.
Some wild striking there from Paquette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hound dives in and grabs Paquette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paquette pushes down on Hound's head and hops out.
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hound counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Paquette misses.
Paquette on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
A punch combination from Paquette misses.
Paquette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound throws a poor cross that misses
and Paquette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hound misses with a hook.
Hound throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Paquette cracks Hound with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hound. Paquette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquette appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hound is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Paquette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paquette throws a series of punches but Hound avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Hound misses.
Hound keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paquette tries to move into range but Hound moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hound misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette avoids the body shot from Hound.
Paquette might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paquette misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paquette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hound. Paquette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hound slips a straight right by Paquette.
An attempted straight right counter from Hound misses the target.
Hound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paquette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paquette dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Hound ducks under a wild hook from Paquette.
A big right from Hound misses.
Paquette misses with a left hand
and Hound counters with a nice body shot.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paquette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hound swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hound has Paquette up against the cage in a clinch.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paquette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paquette gets underhooks to prevent Hound's takedown attempt.
Hound makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hound.
Hound changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paquette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Hound. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paquette closes the distance and lands a one-two.

The Hound's cut is getting worse.
Hound scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paquette doesn't seem bothered though.
Hound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paquette.
Hound misses with a takedown attempt - Paquette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hound misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paquette lands with a cross.
Paquette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Paquette with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paquette lands with a straight right. Hound didn't see that one coming.
Hound connects with a single shot there.
Hound misses with a straight right.
Paquette throws a body punch but Hound moves out of range.
Paquette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paquette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hound swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Paquette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hound throws a big shot that misses.
Paquette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odell Paquette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Hound misses the jab.
Hound slips under a jab.

Hound decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paquette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paquette seems keen to control Hound's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paquette's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hound pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paquette is keeping the position for now.
Hound sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette is pulling down on Hound's head. It's preventing any offense from Hound, at least for the moment.
Hound wants to pass the guard but Paquette is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paquette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hound postures up.
The Hound overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hound tries to free his leg and advance position but Paquette is retaining full guard.
Paquette pulls Hound in close to prevent any damage.
Hound 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.
Hound trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound throws a body shot but no joy.
Paquette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paquette misses with a double jab
and Hound counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Paquette. Those never looked like landing.
Paquette staying out of range there.
It seemed like Paquette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound slips under a jab from Paquette.
Hound looks to throw the jab but Paquette is out of range.

Hound moves into the clinch.
Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hound is leaning against Paquette and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paquette throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Paquette gets through Hound's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paquette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hound.
Paquette misses with some punches.
Hound goes for a takedown attempt but Paquette pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paquette displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paquette throws a right and a left that Hound avoids nicely.
Paquette looks to score with a jab to the body but Hound is just out of range.
Hound swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paquette throws a poor cross that misses
and Hound cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hound tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paquette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Paquette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Hound counters with a nice body shot.
Paquette throws a lazy right hand but Hound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Hound moved out of range.
Hound shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hound shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Hound misses.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Hound moved out of range.
A punch combination from Hound misses.
Hound works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hound throws a looping overhand right but Paquette ducks down to avoid it.
Paquette swings for the body but Hound moves out of range.
Paquette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Paquette catches Hound right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hound.
Paquette swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Hound misses the target.
Hound moves in looking to clinch but Paquette pushes him off.
Hound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hound throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette misses with a combination
enabling Hound to counter with a crisp jab.
Hound moves in looking to clinch but Paquette pushes him off.
Hound takes one to the chin there.
Hound slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Paquette.
Hound is looking to counter punch.
Paquette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
A combination from Paquette does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Paquette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paquette has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odell Paquette!
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A
G S C
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskalev comes into the arena with The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger blaring out of the sound system. Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



173 cm
25
153 lbs
17 - 7 - 0
170 cm
24
140 lbs
13 - 5 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Spartan Nutrition


Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskalev slips a jab from Larusso.
Paskalev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Paskalev avoids it.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Larusso stuns Paskalev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paskalev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larusso. That one must have hurt.
Larusso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Paskalev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larusso looking to control.
Paskalev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Paskalev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paskalev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paskalev throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
Paskalev 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.
Paskalev looking to pass the guard.
Paskalev is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paskalev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larusso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larusso throws a leg kick that is checked

and Paskalev counters with a takedown into side control.

Larusso sneaks out the side door and pushes Paskalev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Larusso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown but Larusso shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Larusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Larusso.
Paskalev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paskalev is looking to land body kicks.
Larusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paskalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paskalev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Paskalev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paskalev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larusso won't be happy with that.
Larusso is not content to let Paskalev control the position.
Paskalev just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev advances to mount.
Paskalev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larusso felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paskalev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Larusso for as long as he can get away with.
Paskalev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Paskalev misses with a head shot.
Paskalev wants to control the pace but Larusso is squirming around nicely.
Larusso is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev unloads with some shots from mount but Larusso bucks and avoids them well.
Paskalev with a couple of short strikes.
Larusso is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action.
Paskalev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paskalev misses with a head shot.
Larusso can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paskalev is working for a guillotine from mount but Larusso frees his head quite easily.
Paskalev trying to control but Larusso is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paskalev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch combination from Larusso misses.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Larusso is quick to defend against it.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskalev is just out of range.
Larusso throws a hook but Paskalev avoids it easily.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Paskalev moved out of range.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larusso pinned against the cage. Larusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larusso takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev blocks the body kick.
Paskalev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paskalev tries for a takedown but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larusso throws a leg kick

and Paskalev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paskalev.

Larusso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paskalev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Paskalev jumps guard.
Larusso trying to control but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
Paskalev controls Larusso momentarily but Larusso frees himself.

Larusso decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paskalev, up you get!
Larusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Larusso throws a leg kick

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev trying to control from half guard but Larusso is working away.
Paskalev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larusso wants to get back to full guard.
Larusso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paskalev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Larusso reverses the position - he's now on top in Paskalev's guard.
Larusso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larusso preventing the sweep.

Paskalev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larusso is aware though and is defending well.
Paskalev is trying to control the position but Larusso postures up.
Larusso sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paskalev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larusso is aware though and is defending well.
Larusso preventing the sweep.

Paskalev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larusso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larusso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paskalev has Larusso pulled in close to control his posture.

Paskalev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larusso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larusso passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is looking to regain half guard here but Larusso keeps moving and retains side control.

Larusso decides to stand back up. Larusso steps back and let's Paskalev get back to his feet.
A cross from Larusso lands.
No luck for Paskalev with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnost Paskalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larusso lands with an uppercut that bounces Paskalev off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso misses with the body kick

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Larusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Paskalev moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Paskalev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larusso sprawls and moves away.
Larusso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paskalev checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Larusso.
Larusso misses with a leg kick

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larusso is pressing down on Paskalev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larusso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paskalev's guard.

Larusso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paskalev's guard.

Paskalev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larusso defends well.

Paskalev is working an open guard so Larusso takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev tries to move into range but Larusso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larusso scores with a spinning back kick!
Larusso scores with a decent looking hook.
Larusso throws a right hand that misses
and Paskalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paskalev blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Larusso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses

and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Larusso fights it but they end up in guard.

Larusso manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paskalev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larusso will feel that in the morning.
Larusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskalev is just out of range.
Paskalev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Paskalev feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Larusso.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
Paskalev attempts a counter takedown but Larusso avoids it well and moves away.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Paskalev moved away.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Larusso is quick to defend against it.
Larusso throws a solid leg kick but Paskalev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larusso.
Paskalev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larusso throws a hook but Paskalev blocks it.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Paskalev moved out of range.

Paskalev gets a takedown into half guard.
Larusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larusso won't allow Paskalev to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev trying to control the action but Larusso is working from the bottom.
Larusso tries to roll over but Paskalev keeps him under control.
Paskalev lands with a punch from half guard.
Paskalev is pressing down on Larusso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larusso is holding on for now.
Arnost Paskalev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paskalev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larusso defending well though.
Arnost Paskalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paskalev is looking to stall here but Larusso recovers full guard.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Paskalev slips nicely into half guard.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larusso is trying to get back to full guard.

Paskalev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larusso defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Larusso.
I've got Larusso 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Larusso waved his t-shirt featuring VIRAL COMBAT's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Arnost Paskalev had this to say: 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Joe Jackson- I'm the Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



178 cm
25
163 lbs
20 - 2 - 0
185 cm
24
184 lbs
16 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed


Sun-Tzu
V-Mask Clothing (10%)


Spartan Nutrition


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Mitchell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Camacho throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
Camacho lands with a right hand.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Camacho tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Camacho avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Camacho tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell lands a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camacho managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camacho avoids it.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mitchell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell tries to move into range but Camacho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Camacho is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mitchell has Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho is working Mitchell over against the cage.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho is defending well for now.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Camacho pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Camacho avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Camacho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camacho works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho avoiding damage.
Camacho cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell looks winded!
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.

Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camacho looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camacho - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camacho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitchell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camacho moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mitchell throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitchell's head.
Camacho thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Camacho throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell thuds his shin into the meat of Camacho's side.
Mitchell takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camacho works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho scores with a kick to the body.
Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab from Camacho.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Camacho lands.

Mitchell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Camacho thuds his right hand into Mitchell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Camacho keeps Mitchell at a distance using the push kick.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Camacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Camacho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camacho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Camacho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mitchell just manages to avoid it.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Camacho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camacho.
Crunch! Camacho slams his shin into Mitchell's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camacho.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Camacho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Camacho.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Jab, jab by Camacho - just one landing.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
Mitchell with the counter takedown but Camacho avoids it easily.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Camacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Camacho up against the cage.
A short left from Mitchell.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell lands a left hand.

Camacho breaks from the clinch.

Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Camacho.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Come on Camacho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camacho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Camacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Mitchell

and Camacho counters with a takedown into side control.
Camacho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Camacho cracks Mitchell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Camacho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Camacho tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Camacho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mitchell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Camacho with the ground and pound but Mitchell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho passes into side control, despite Mitchell's attempt to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a nice forearm strike.
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Camacho working the strikes but Mitchell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Camacho.
Mitchell is looking to control Camacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Mitchell is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Mitchell is looking to get back to full guard here but Camacho has managed to pass to side control instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Camacho wants to control for a moment but Mitchell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Camacho throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but Mitchell defending well.
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho dodges an elbow strike from Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
Camacho lands a body punch in the clinch.

Camacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Camacho clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Camacho. Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camacho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Good work by Mitchell as he checks the leg kick.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hector Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell connects with a looping right hand.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camacho slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Camacho, which made it look bad.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitchell's head.
Camacho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Camacho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Camacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Mitchell delivers a nice body kick.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Camacho.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Camacho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Camacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Camacho blocks a leg kick.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Camacho breaks away
and Camacho counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Camacho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mitchell takes a step back to recover.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Camacho had a free shot at his head there.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitchell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mitchell closes the distance but Camacho moves to the side

and Camacho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Camacho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malcolm Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying is best to control the position here.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho not doing much here.
Camacho is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a spinning back kick!
Camacho tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camacho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Camacho defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Camacho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mitchell takes a step back to recover.
Mitchell throws a sloppy body shot
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Camacho. Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Camacho shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho counters with a good low kick that Mitchell was not able to check.
Hector Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camacho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!

Hector Camacho retains his welterweight title!
Hector Camacho made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey David, go fuck yourself. The rest of you Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man. '.
Malcolm Mitchell was interviewed post fight and said 'Gettin sick of these counter striking pussies, grow a dick!'.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio has chosen The Drugs Don't Work as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



182 cm
25
215 lbs
17 - 4 - 0
198 cm
26
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznick thows a leg kick but Raunio checks it

and Raunio counters with a shoot takedown. Reznick fights it but they end up in guard.
Raunio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Reznick keeps moving.
Reznick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raunio.
Raunio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reznick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reznick keeping moving, preventing Raunio from controlling successfully.
Raunio landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reznick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reznick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raunio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raunio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raunio trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reznick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raunio throws a big elbow that misses.
Raunio trying to control but Reznick is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raunio checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raunio throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raunio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raunio.
Raunio connects with a single shot there.
Raunio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reznick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raunio avoids a kick to the body.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Raunio thinks about the counter body kick.
Reznick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raunio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reznick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good leg kick by Reznick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raunio works Reznick's body with a nice hook.
Reznick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raunio. Raunio obviously looking to wear him down.
Raunio avoids a kick to the body.
Raunio scores with a head kick. Reznick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Raunio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raunio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raunio slips a jab and a cross from Reznick.
Reznick moves out of range as Raunio throws a body kick.
Reznick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raunio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reznick.
Raunio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reznick is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Raunio.
Raunio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raunio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raunio lands a two punch combo.
Raunio connects with a jab.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raunio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raunio scores with a sloppy right hand. Reznick should have avoided that one.
Reznick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Raunio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
Raunio keeps the fight on the outside.
Raunio scores with a decent looking hook.
Raunio slips a straight right by Reznick.
Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reznick.
Raunio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick lands a body shot.
Raunio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raunio.
Reznick tries to work over Raunio's front leg with a kick but Raunio checks it.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Raunio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reznick doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Raunio. Beautiful body shot.
Reznick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Reznick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reznick connects with a solid leg kick.
Reznick tries a head kick but it misses.
Raunio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick delivers a nice body kick.
Raunio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reznick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauli Raunio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!



Raunio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reznick to the ground. Raunio is now in Reznick's guard.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Reznick keeps moving.
Reznick is trying to keep Raunio in close.
Raunio postures up in Reznick's guard and throws a big left but Reznick blocks it.
Raunio throws a big elbow that misses.
Raunio is in close to Reznick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio forces his way into half guard.
Raunio thows a huge punch but Reznick dodges it nicely.
Raunio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reznick defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio slips a nice elbow through Reznick's hands, connecting with Reznick's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raunio slips a nice elbow through Reznick's hands, connecting with Reznick's forehead.
Raunio throwing shots but Reznick is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raunio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raunio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reznick's head.
Raunio is looking to take a break and control but Reznick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raunio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raunio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Raunio there.
Raunio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raunio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Raunio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reznick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raunio.

Raunio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Raunio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reznick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raunio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raunio lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Raunio.
Raunio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raunio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reznick keeps working.
Raunio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raunio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raunio thows a huge punch but Reznick dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raunio drops an elbow to the side of Reznick's head.
Raunio throwing shots but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Raunio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reznick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raunio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raunio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reznick defending well though.
Reznick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raunio.
Raunio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reznick tries to get to full guard but Raunio has control of the leg.
Raunio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Raunio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauli Raunio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Reznick throws a low kick but Raunio avoids it.
Raunio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raunio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raunio lands a nice shot that snaps Reznick's head back.
Reznick misses with a body kick.
Reznick tries to work over Raunio's front leg with a kick but Raunio checks it.
Raunio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
Reznick throws a lazy body kick
and Raunio counters with a body kick.
Raunio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raunio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznick.
Raunio clobbers Reznick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick avoids the head kick by Raunio.
Reznick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raunio to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reznick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reznick throws a push kick but Raunio slaps the foot to one side.
And Raunio tries to counter it with a takedown but Reznick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauli Raunio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick slips a jab and a cross from Raunio.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio checks a leg kick.
Reznick moves away from the strike by Raunio.
Reznick wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Raunio blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Reznick as he checks the leg kick.
Raunio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reznick.
Raunio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raunio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Raunio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reznick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raunio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reznick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reznick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raunio checks it well.
Raunio ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Raunio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reznick defends it well.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raunio moves away.
Nice cross by Raunio.
Raunio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio cracks the inside of Reznick's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reznick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raunio keeps Reznick at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raunio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raunio scores with a head kick. Reznick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Raunio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznick appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Reznick is predictable there
and Raunio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raunio.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Reznick avoids the head kick by Raunio.
Reznick wants to clinch up but Raunio keeps it at a distance.
Reznick throws a leg kick
and Raunio counters with a right hand to the body.
Reznick throws a front kick aimed at Raunio's knee but Raunio avoids it well.
Reznick is looking to wear down Raunio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raunio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reznick feints and then cracks Raunio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raunio down.
Raunio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reznick is looking to land body kicks.
Raunio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reznick tries to land a body kick
and Raunio counters with a head kick.

Reznick is rocked!
Reznick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Reznick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raunio moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Reznick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick seems to have got his legs back now.
Reznick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reznick misses with a body kick.
Raunio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Raunio backs away, Reznick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
You can see that Raunio has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Raunio connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raunio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Reznick throws a wild body kick that Raunio sees coming a mile off.
Reznick throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raunio. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Raunio is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs.
Raunio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Raunio.
Raunio connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raunio throws a wild body kick that Reznick sees coming a mile off.
Reznick tried to counter with a leg kick but Raunio avoided it.
Reznick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raunio throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.

Raunio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reznick on his heels. He'll look to pass Reznick's guard now, I'm sure.
Reznick is looking to stand back up but Raunio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reznick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reznick is looking for a sweep. Raunio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauli Raunio really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Reznick checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reznick.
Good work by Raunio as he checks the leg kick.
Reznick tries to land a front kick but Raunio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raunio moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick tries to clinch up but Raunio circles away and keeps his distance.
Raunio 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.
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and Raunio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raunio scores with the left hand. Reznick knows he should have avoided that one.
Raunio throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick doesn't manage to clinch there - Raunio circles away.
Reznick feints and then cracks Raunio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raunio down.
Raunio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raunio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reznick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raunio.
It appears Reznick was looking to counter with a kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raunio is looking to land body kicks.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Raunio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reznick with a body shot.
Reznick throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reznick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRaunio.
Raunio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reznick. Reznick obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reznick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raunio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raunio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
Raunio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Raunio tenderised Reznick's leg. Reznick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raunio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Reznick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raunio thuds his shin into the meat of Reznick's side.
Reznick throws the kick towards the body but Raunio avoids it.
Raunio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick lands a leg kick that knocks Raunio off balance momentarily.
Reznick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio misses with a straight right.
Reznick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raunio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reznick's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick tried to score with a low kick but Raunio checks it.
Raunio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reznick scores with a leg kick.
Raunio misses with a wild combination.

Reznick closes the distance and pushes Raunio back into the cage.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raunio.
Reznick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raunio misses with a body punch.
Reznick tries a body shot but Raunio blocks it.
Raunio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reznick's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raunio throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Raunio pushes Reznick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Raunio breaks from the clinch.
Reznick throws a solid leg kick but Raunio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reznick.
Reznick takes one on the button.

Reznick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raunio to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Reznick is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Raunio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raunio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raunio tries for a takedown but Reznick manages to get underhooks.
Raunio tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Raunio lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Reznick takes a shot to the head.
Reznick lands with a left to the head.
Raunio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reznick is defending well.
Raunio is trying to push Reznick away but Reznick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reznick tries to work over Raunio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raunio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reznick after a bit of a struggle.
Trevor Reznick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauli Raunio.
Raunio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reznick walks away with a smile on his face. Raunio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raunio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reznick throws a low kick but Raunio avoids it.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Raunio moves out of range easily.
Good work by Raunio as he checks the leg kick.

Reznick clinches up with Raunio and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick pushes Raunio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reznick blocks an uppercut.
Reznick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raunios head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!



Reznick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Reznick.
Raunio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raunio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Raunio tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick tries a body shot but Raunio blocks it.
A short right from Reznick.

Raunio has Reznick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raunio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reznick tumbling to the mat - Raunio dives into Reznick's guard.
Raunio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio stands and throws Reznick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reznick struggling a bit here.
Raunio lands an elbow.
Raunio controlling the position from side mount.
Raunio lands a few punches from side control.
Rauli Raunio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raunio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reznick down.

Raunio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raunio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Raunio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raunio lands a nice forearm strike.
Raunio landing a few strikes.
Reznick dodges the ground and pound from Raunio.
Raunio looking to control but instead Reznick has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Raunio trying to control the action but Reznick is working from the bottom.
Raunio trying to pass the guard but Reznick defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raunio misses with a head shot. Reznick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Raunio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trevor Reznick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raunio is looking to work some ground and pound but Reznick has wrist control.
Reznick can't keep his opponent in guard - Raunio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Reznick is defending against the submission attempts here by Raunio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raunio.
Raunio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reznick defending well though.
Raunio wants to control but Reznick is keeping him busy.
Raunio passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raunio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauli Raunio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raunio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauli Raunio!

Rauli Raunio is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Rauli Raunio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
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FIGHT
RATING
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