MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wake Me Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cortez
vs
Hate

183 cm
35
219 lbs
16 - 18 - 0

185 cm
36
218 lbs
17 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hate!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez connects with a nice looking jab.
Rafael Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez connects with a jab.
Hate misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Hate throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez punishes Hate's body with a nice straight punch.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hate.
Cortez slips a jab from Hate.
Hate looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez throws a combination. Hate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Hate takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
A big right from Hate misses.
As Hate tries to get set, Cortez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hate manages to avoid the attempt.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a nice head kick!
Hate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hate looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cortez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hate!

It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Hate throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Hate 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.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Hate's defenses.
Cortez feints and then cracks Hate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hate down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate lands a slapping body shot.
Cortez moves away from the strike by Hate.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Hate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hate throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hate throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Hate throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hate throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hate misses.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hate.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
Cortez can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate is trying to break free.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Hate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hate misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez throws a head kick that Hate semi-blocks.
Hate swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Hate misses the shot to the body.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hate.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hate looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Hate misses with a straight left.
Hate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cortez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hate misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Hate moves out of range easily.
Hate is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Hate's front leg but catches the back leg as Hate tries to avoid it.
Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Hate only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hate throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Hate.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hate takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hate misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Hate tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cortez has managed to clinch.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortez keeps control of Hate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hate.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
Hate misses with a body kick.
Rafael Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hate misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez slips a straight right by Hate.
Cortez stalks Hate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hate's face. Hate staggers backwards, shaken.
Cortez moves out of range as Hate strikes.
Hate walks into a jab.
Hate misses with a kick to the body.
Rafael Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Hate throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hate fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hate. Those never looked like landing.
Hate is breathing heavily.
Hate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortez feints a jab promting Hate to slip. Cortez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cortez.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Hate.
Hate throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hate misses with a looping right.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Hate seems unphased.
Hate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortez!
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!

Cortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.

Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Hate off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Hate lands a body shot.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Hate works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
Cortez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hate throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Hate only half commits.
Hate loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Hate tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cortez scores with a head kick. Hate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hate tries to score with a low kick but Cortez moves his leg out of the way.
Hate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.

Cortez drives through and clinches with Hate against the cage.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hate wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez prevents Hate from breaking the clinch.
Hate is trying to break free.
Hate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez tries a body shot but Hate blocks it.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hate can do to turn this around?
Cortez is pushing Hate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Hate.

Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Hate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hate misses the target.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hate avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Hate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Hate jumps back.
Cortez checks the leg kick.
Cortez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hate is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Hate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Hate.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Hate misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Hate misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Hate.
Hate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Cortez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cortez blocks a head kick by Hate.
Hate misses with a body kick.
Cortez throws a counter high kick but Hate was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hate throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hate.
Hate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hate misses with a head kick.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hate circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez thumps Hate with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
Hate throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Hate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Hate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hate.
Hate misses with a straight left.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hate.
Hate throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hate looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Hate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Hate avoided it.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Hate's front leg but catches the back leg as Hate tries to avoid it.
Cortez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hate's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cortez under the eye.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hate momentarily.
Hate throws a body kick that misses.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hate doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez checks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hate's head.
Cortez connects with a high kick.
Hate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortez is looking to slow Hate down with leg kicks.
Hate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez misses with a hook. Hate ducked under it nicely.
Hate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hate throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Hate throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez thumps Hate with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cortez scores with a four punch combination!
Hate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hate.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hate.
Hate throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Hate.
Cortez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hate looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez feints and then cracks Hate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hate down.

Cortez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cortez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
Rafael Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hate is trying to break the clinch but Cortez has him pressed against the cage.
Harry Hate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hate tries to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling the position.
Hate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hate is trying to force a seperation but Cortez has the dominant position.
Cortez stalling the fight.
Hate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortez stalls.
Hate working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Cortez!
Post fight, Rafael Cortez took to the microphone: 'Finally I have found my home. Thank you Team Burns and everyone for giving me my home and making me into a great fighter. I lived in Spain my whole life and this life is different for me, but I'm so gratefull.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastien Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. Bastien Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Baby Boy Harris's chin.

Harris
vs
Boy Harris

180 cm
36
193 lbs
31 - 32 - 0

199 cm
29
197 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bastien Harris moves into range and clinches up with Baby Boy Harris.
Baby Boy Harris can't break the clinch.
Bastien Harris tries a body shot but Baby Boy Harris blocks it.
Bastien Harris is working Baby Boy Harris over against the cage.
Baby Boy Harris trying to stall but Bastien Harris improves his position.
Bastien Harris is trying to force a seperation but Baby Boy Harris has the dominant position.
Baby Boy Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Baby Boy Harris as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastien Harris'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.
Bastien Harris misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastien Harris.
Baby Boy Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baby Boy Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Bastien Harris manages to break the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baby Boy Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baby Boy Harris lands a body shot.

Bastien Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastien Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Bastien Harris has had enough of the clinch but Baby Boy Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Baby Boy Harris blocks a body shot from Bastien Harris.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bastien Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baby Boy Harris tries to break the clinch but Bastien Harris is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastien Harris avoiding damage.

Baby Boy Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastien Harris ducks under a wild hook from Baby Boy Harris.
Bastien Harris is looking to counter the offense by Baby Boy Harris and move into the clinch.

Bastien Harris has closed the distance and engaged Baby Boy Harris in a clinch.

Baby Boy Harris breaks the clinch.
Bastien Harris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baby Boy Harris throws a leg kick but Bastien Harris moved away.
Good exchange - Baby Boy Harris coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby Boy Harris swinging wildly here.
Bastien Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baby Boy Harris works over Bastien Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Baby Boy Harris tries to clinch but Bastien Harris moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastien Harris tries to clinch up but Baby Boy Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastien Harris tries to clinch but Baby Boy Harris is having none of it.
Baby Boy Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastien Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastien Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baby Boy Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baby Boy Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastien Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baby Boy Harris tries to clinch up.
Baby Boy Harris thuds a left hand into Bastien Harris's body.
Bastien Harris throws a nice looking combination but Baby Boy Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastien Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Baby Boy Harris throws a low kick but Bastien Harris moves out of range easily.
Bastien Harris tries to clinch but Baby Boy Harris is having none of it.
A punch combination from Bastien Harris misses.

Bastien Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baby Boy Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Baby Boy Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastien Harris slows down the pace here.
Bastien Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baby Boy Harris up against the cage.
Bastien Harris gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bastien Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baby Boy Harris as Bastien Harris tries to tie him up.
Baby Boy Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Bastien Harris tries to throw a body punch but Baby Boy Harris avoids it by throwing Bastien Harris back against the cage.
Baby Boy Harris misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bastien Harris is trying to break the clinch but Baby Boy Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Bastien Harris taking a breather.

Baby Boy Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baby Boy Harris throws the left hand but Bastien Harris avoids the punch easily.

Baby Boy Harris gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bastien Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baby Boy Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baby Boy Harris closes the distance and clinches.

Baby Boy Harris breaks the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Baby Boy Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastien Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastien Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baby Boy Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baby Boy Harris swings for the body but Bastien Harris moves out of range.

Bastien Harris rushes Baby Boy Harris and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bastien Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baby Boy Harris backwards.
Bastien Harris takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bastien Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Bastien Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baby Boy Harris up against the cage.
Bastien Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bastien Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baby Boy Harris up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baby Boy Harris breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Bastien Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bastien Harris wants to clinch up but Baby Boy Harris keeps it at a distance.
Baby Boy Harris flicks out a counter leg kick but Bastien Harris steps away.
Baby Boy Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastien Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baby Boy Harris sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastien Harris. Baby Boy Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastien Harris tries to clinch up but Baby Boy Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastien Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baby Boy Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baby Boy Harris moves in looking to clinch but Bastien Harris pushes him off.
Bastien Harris is looking to counter punch.
Baby Boy Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baby Boy Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baby Boy Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastien Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baby Boy Harris.
Baby Boy Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Baby Boy Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby Boy Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby Boy Harris misses the shot to the body.
Baby Boy Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bastien Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Baby Boy Harris.

Bastien Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bastien Harris tries to keep at a distance but Baby Boy Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris can't break the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris misses with some punches.
Bastien Harris lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Baby Boy Harris has been cut.
Bastien Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bastien Harris fails to land.
Baby Boy Harris working hard to break the clinch.

Bastien Harris manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baby Boy Harris has Bastien Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Baby Boy Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Bastien Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baby Boy Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastien Harris is looking to control Baby Boy Harris's arms but Baby Boy Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bastien Harris has his back to the cage.
Bastien Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastien Harris stalling.
Bastien Harris stalling in the clinch.
Bastien Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baby Boy Harris blocks it with crossed arms.

Baby Boy Harris manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Bastien Harris misses.
Bastien Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby Boy Harris.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baby Boy Harris - that will leave a mark!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastien Harris misses with a body punch.
Bastien Harris taking a breather.
Baby Boy Harris working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastien Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baby Boy Harris's brow.
Bastien Harris tries to throw a body punch but Baby Boy Harris avoids it by throwing Bastien Harris back against the cage.
Baby Boy Harris just leaning against Bastien Harris, taking a breather.
Bastien Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastien Harris trying to stall but Baby Boy Harris improves his position.
Bastien Harris is trying to break the clinch but Baby Boy Harris has him pressed against the cage.

Bastien Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baby Boy Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Baby Boy Harris tries to clinch but Bastien Harris is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baby Boy Harris's cut.
That's time! Bastien Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bastien Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baby Boy Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Bastien Harris catches Baby Boy Harris right on the button with a cross.
Baby Boy Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baby Boy Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baby Boy Harris throws a head kick but Bastien Harris moves out of range.
Bastien Harris avoids the head kick by Baby Boy Harris.
Baby Boy Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastien Harris is looking to clinch.
Baby Boy Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastien Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Baby Boy Harris counters with a series of strikes. Bastien Harris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bastien Harris thuds his right hand into Baby Boy Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Bastien Harris has Baby Boy Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Nice elbow from Bastien Harris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby Boy Harris.

Baby Boy Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Baby Boy Harris finds it's way through Bastien Harris's defenses.

Baby Boy Harris clinches.

Baby Boy Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baby Boy Harris misses with a body kick.
Baby Boy Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Baby Boy Harris.

Bastien Harris clinches with his opponent.
Bastien Harris has Baby Boy Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Baby Boy Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baby Boy Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastien Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baby Boy Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bastien Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastien Harris misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastien Harris looks to land a combination. Baby Boy Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Baby Boy Harris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bastien Harris has Baby Boy Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Baby Boy Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastien Harris finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastien Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baby Boy Harris's brow.
Bastien Harris creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Baby Boy Harris! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bastien Harris.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!
Bastien Harris took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnie Cash was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kutsoo
vs
Cash

169 cm
42
132 lbs
32 - 33 - 0

165 cm
31
143 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Cash!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kutsoo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kutsoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kutsoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutsoo is controlling him.

Kutsoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing that Kutsoo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Kutsoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kutsoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kutsoo drops back looking for a leg! Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cash manages to kick Kutsoo off! Kutsoo jumps back into Cash's guard.

Cash wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kutsoo goes for a double leg but Cash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cash continues to drive forward.
Cash throws out a counter right but Kutsoo avoids it with no problem.
Cash misses with a looping right.
Cash tries to bum rush Kutsoo with a series of wild strikes but Kutsoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cash pinned against the cage. Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutsoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kutsoo somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cash sprawls well. Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but Cash shows good takedown defense.
Cash stuffs the takedown.
Cash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cash is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cash stuffs the takedown.
Kutsoo sets himself, and Cash steps forward looking for the clinch! Kutsoo avoids it this time.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Kutsoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Cash throws a shot from downtown. Kutsoo moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutsoo moves away from the strike by Cash.
Cash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cash misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash throws a jab when Kutsoo was well out of range.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kutsoo is defended easily by Cash.
Kutsoo moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Cash misses with a double jab.

Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kutsoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kutsoo.
Cash looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cash manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kutsoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kutsoo blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash avoiding damage.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cash gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cash misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cash.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutsoo backwards.
Cash lands a body punch.
Cash is pressed up against the cage. Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cash down to the mat. Cash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cash as he jumps to the side.
Kutsoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cash circles away.
Cash connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range.
Johnie Cash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash throws a series of punches but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kutsoo scores with a takedown into Cash's guard.

Kutsoo has gone for a leg lock! Cash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kutsoo's guard.

Cash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kutsoo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kutsoo has tightened it up now! Cash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarni Kutsoo!
Post fight, an emotional Jarni Kutsoo said 'WHO? WHO? WHO`S THE BEST?! I CAN`T HEAR YOU!!!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesala has chosen Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Uru
vs
Vesala

165 cm
30
140 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

160 cm
36
140 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Red Light Coffeeshop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yas Uru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vesala darts in and clinches Uru up against the cage.
Vesala throws a punch but it's blocked by Uru.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru is trying to force a seperation but Vesala has the dominant position.
Vesala lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Vesala.
Vesala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uru prevents a body shot from Vesala.

Uru breaks the clinch.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uru backs up against the cage.
Vesala tries to clinch up.
Uru feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Vesala pushes Uru up against the cage in a clinch.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.
Uru blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Uru breaks from the clinch.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesala.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Uru's head coaches at Hard Knocks Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vesala tries to clinch up
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesala looks to throw the jab but Uru is out of range.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
Uru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vesala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uru or not.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala has him pressed against the cage.
Vesala misses with a body punch.
Vesala misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Uru manages to break the clinch.
Uru circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Uru misses the target.
Vesala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uru.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uru.
Vesala misses with the combination.
It looked like Uru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Uru throws a push kick but Vesala slaps the foot to one side.
Vesala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Uru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Vesala has closed the distance and engaged Uru in a clinch.

Uru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vesala misses.
Uru throws a counter high kick but Vesala was just alert enough to avoid it.
Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
Vesala throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Vesala does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vesala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Vesala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Yas Uru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Uru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uru counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vesala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uru tries to avoid it but Vesala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uru to the ground. Uru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uru thinks about countering with a head kick.

Vesala clinches up against the cage.

Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala throws a series of punches but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesala has his takedown stuffed
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala throws a right hand that Uru ducks under and follows up with a left that Uru also avoids with ease.
Uru throwing a counter right hand but Vesala manages to avoid it.
Vesala misses the shot to the body.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Uru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Uru breaks the clinch.
Vesala throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely.
Vesala moves in looking to clinch but Uru pushes him off.
Vesala shoots and misses
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesala or perhaps it was just good defense by Uru, which made it look bad.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vesala fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vesala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to clinch but Uru moves out of range.
Vesala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uru's waist but Uru gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vesala off to one side.
Uru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uru counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Vesala blocks the low kick.
Vesala misses the body punch
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesala connects with a nice looking jab.
Vesala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uru defends well and Vesala ends up having to push Uru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Vesala backs away, Uru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Uru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesala wants to stall.

Uru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uru swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vesala moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Vesala on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala misses with some punches.
Vesala misses with the head strike.
Vesala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uru as Vesala tries to tie him up.
Vesala struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Uru is trying to break the clinch but Vesala is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uru misses with an uppercut.
Vesala is looking to clinch.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vesala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Uru tries to keep at a distance but Vesala has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Uru looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vesala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yas Uru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice leg kick.

Vesala gets a clinch.
Vesala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vesala working aggressively here.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala prevents Uru from breaking the clinch.
Vesala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uru's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vesala fails to land.
Uru has had enough of the clinch but Vesala keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Uru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vesala lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Uru blocks an uppercut.
Vesala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vesala can turn it around.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uru breaks from the clinch.
Vesala wants to clinch
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala sizes up Uru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Vesala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uru, pushing him back against the cage.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Uru's ribcage. Uru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Uru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vesala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uru counters with a nice uppercut.
Uru keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Uru was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab by Vesala.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesala misses the target.
Uru throws a quick counter head kick but Vesala was just out of range.
Vesala with a poor takedown
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to clinch up but Uru circles away and keeps his distance.
Uru tried to counter with a leg kick but Vesala avoided it.
Vesala wants to clinch.
As Vesala looks to move away, Uru throws a big counter combo but Vesala just gets out of the way.
Vesala misses with a combination
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vesala tries for a takedown but Uru circles away easily
and Uru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yas Uru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a head kick. That will keep Vesala thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
Uru scores with the left hand. Vesala knows he should have avoided that one.
Vesala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vesala looks to clinch
and Uru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vesala cracks Uru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vesala moves to clinch but Uru breaks away
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vesala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vesala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vesala closes the distance but Uru moves to the side
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala misses with a body shot
and Uru counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala tries to clinch
and Uru counters with a nice body kick.
Vesala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vesala connects with a right hand. Uru shakes it off.
Vesala tries to clinch up
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab.
Vesala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vesala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vesala just manages to avoid it.
Vesala digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Vesala darts in trying to clinch
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yas Uru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uru, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yas Uru!
A very excited looking Yas Uru rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Parent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo has chosen On The Floor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Parent
vs
Polo

169 cm
36
150 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

178 cm
37
153 lbs
14 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Parent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Parent. No joy for Polo on that attempt.
Parent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parent throws a series of punches but Polo avoids them all with ease.
Parent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polo.

Parent closes the distance and clinches.

Parent has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Polo regains guard immediately.
Polo pulls Parent in to control the position.
Parent throws a big right hand that misses.
Parent won't allow Polo to sweep him here.
Parent trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parent is really struggling to control Polo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Polo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Polo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Parent looking to sit in guard and control but Polo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Parent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parent being controlled here, momentarily.
Parent pulls Polo in close to prevent any damage.
Polo wants to control from the top but Parent keeps moving.
Parent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polo trying to control but Parent is working from the bottom.
Parent has Polo pulled in close to control his posture.
Polo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polo sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parent is looking to clinch.
Polo darts in looking for a takedown but Parent gets double underhooks and turns Polo into the cage.
A jab from Parent does it's job there.
Polo misses with a shot to the body

and Parent counters with a shoot takedown. Polo fights it but they end up in guard.
Polo being controlled here, momentarily.
Polo managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parent trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo pulls Parent in close to prevent any damage.
Parent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parent.
Parent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polo's head.
Parent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parent with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parent trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parent won't allow Polo to sweep him here.
Parent is looking to pass into half guard but Polo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Polo is in guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parent holds on and takes a little breather.
Parent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parent is trying to keep Polo in close.
Parent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parent misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo takes a jab right on the kisser.

Parent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Polo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Polo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parent trying to control from half guard but Polo is working away.

Parent is working for a submission of some sort.
Parent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo trying to hold on to Parent's head to control him but Parent postures up.
Parent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Parent trying to control from Polo's half guard. Polo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parent throws a big right hand that misses.
Parent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Parent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parent off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Polo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Parent 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.

Parent is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Polo gets his way!
Polo has good solid back control here.
Parent wants to control his opponent's hands but Polo gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Polo.
Parent trying to control the hands but Polo won't let him.
Parent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Parent has his hands clasped together around Polo's back. He's all about the action.
Parent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polo thows a huge punch but Parent dodges it nicely.

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

Polo is trying to work for a kimura but Parent is defending well.
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 Bobby Parent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Parent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parent connects with a body shot that sends Polo's belly button to the back.
Polo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Polo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Polo takes one on the button.
Parent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Parent catches Polo right on the button with a cross.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Parent takes the fight into the clinch.
Polo fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo tries for a takedown but Parent manages to get underhooks.
Bobby Parent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.

Parent ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parent no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bobby Parent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parent trying to keep a closed guard but Polo is proving a slippery customer.
Polo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parent's head.
Parent controlling Polo's posture.
Parent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Parent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Polo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Polo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polo preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polo stays in close to Parent's body and controls the position.
Polo won't allow Parent to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parent throws the left hand but Polo avoids the punch easily.
Polo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parent.
Polo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parent wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parent.
Polo lands an overhand right.

Polo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Parent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Polo postures up in Parent's guard and throws a big left but Parent blocks it.
Parent working a defensive guard here.
Polo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parent is on top in guard.

Bobby Parent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parent content to stall in guard here.
Polo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo working a defensive guard here.

Polo looking for a guillotine here but Parent defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Parent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parent has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Parent!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Parent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Miami Vice Theme Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bateman
vs
Johnson

185 cm
34
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

186 cm
32
200 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bateman sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bateman avoids it this time.
Bateman dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Bateman.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman throws out a powerful jab.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman misses with a combination

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.

Bateman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Bateman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Bateman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Johnson has Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bateman scores with a nice hook to the head.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Bateman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bateman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bateman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bateman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Bateman from improving position.
Bateman trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bateman moves into full mount!
Bateman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bateman looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bateman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Bateman trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bateman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bateman won't allow it.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Bateman is defending well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bateman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
As Bateman backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Bateman circles away and keeps his distance.
Bateman moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Bateman misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Johnson slips a jab from Bateman.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
A big right from Bateman misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bateman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Don Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
Johnson slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Bateman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bateman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand

and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Bateman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bateman can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bateman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Bateman defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bateman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman trying to control the position.

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bateman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bateman has escaped and now he's on top!

Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bateman.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bateman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bateman is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Johnson has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.

Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.

Bateman wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Bateman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Johnson tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bateman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bateman not doing much here.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Bateman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Don Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Bateman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Don Johnson had this to say: 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.

C
A

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Alatalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict has chosen Locked up as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alatalo
vs
The Convict

177 cm
28
176 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

178 cm
36
187 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kezz The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Convict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo.
The Convict scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
The Convict lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from The Convict misses.
The Convict has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Alatalo's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Convict looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Convict counter with a right hand.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Convict.
The Convict throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Convict's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alatalo under the eye.
The Convict looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and The Convict counters with a stiff right hand.
The Convict avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and The Convict counters with a series of strikes. Alatalo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
The Convict throws a body shot but no joy.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Convict.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Convict.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Convict.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
The Convict bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Convict misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Convict looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Convict uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alatalo has time to react.
The Convict misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming.
The Convict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Convict connects with a right hand. Alatalo shakes it off.
The Convict gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict misses with a looping right.
The Convict tests Alatalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Convict throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
The Convict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Convict.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into The Convict's ribs.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on The Convict's shoulder, as The Convict tries to avoid the shot.
The Convict ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
The Convict throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Alatalo throws a hook but The Convict avoids it easily.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and The Convict counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Convict misses with a hook. Alatalo ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
The Convict lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a body punch but The Convict moves out of range.
The Convict throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Convict off to one side.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but The Convict manages to avoid it.
The Convict lands a jab to Alatalo's midsection.
Alatalo thuds his right hand into The Convict's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Convict digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
The Convict is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alatalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alatalo throws a jab when The Convict was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Convict throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
The Convict misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Convict moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
A little jabbing left from The Convict on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
The Convict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alatalo lands an overhand right.
The Convict lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like The Convict was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alatalo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Alatalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Convict throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and The Convict releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
The Convict let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Convict throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but The Convict is just out of range.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and The Convict counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Convict takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Convict was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Convict punishes Alatalo's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from The Convict.
The Convict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from The Convict misses.
Kezz The Convict seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by The Convict. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Convict.
The Convict gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo slips under a jab from The Convict.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The Convict throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Alatalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but The Convict ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from The Convict on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Convict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
The Convict misses with a right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Convict lands a nice hook to Alatalo's body. Alatalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
The Convict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Convict looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
The Convict fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Convict takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Convict to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Convict manages to avoid it.
The Convict throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
The Convict missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alatalo missing with a left hand there. The Convict was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Convict swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Convict moves away.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
Alatalo throws a body punch but The Convict moves out of range.
The Convict throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo is looking to counter punch.
The Convict throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict takes a swing at Alatalo's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but The Convict is just out of range.
The Convict swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo slips under a jab from The Convict.
The Convict misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alatalo cracks The Convict with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Convict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
The Convict looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo cracks The Convict with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Convict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alatalo takes a swing at The Convict's ribcage but misses.
The Convict throws out a counter right but Alatalo avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but The Convict uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from The Convict finds it's way through Alatalo's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Convict looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from The Convict.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
The Convict lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head.
The Convict throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Convict takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Convict misses with a hook.
The Convict has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alatalo moves out of range as The Convict strikes.
Alatalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alatalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Convict takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from The Convict misses.
The Convict scores with a punch to the head.
Alatalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Convict misses with a body punch
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Convict's hands.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Convict.
A shot to the body from The Convict misses
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
The Convict lands a really nice looking cross but Alatalo seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of The Convict 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Convict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
The Convict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo lands with a right hand.
Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but The Convict sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but The Convict moved out of range nicely.
The Convict looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
The Convict misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Alatalo misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alatalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
A very excited looking Lasse Alatalo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Krause
vs
Duran

180 cm
35
157 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

176 cm
23
148 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Duran !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran .
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Krause decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krause prevents Duran from improving his position.
Duran trying to control but Krause postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause looking to control but Duran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duran stops Krause from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to control but Duran wriggling away.
Krause controlling his opponent.
Duran is trying desperately to improve position.
Krause fails to advance to Duran 's back.
Duran working to try and regain half guard.
Krause controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krause is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duran can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Krause looking to secure an arm triangle but Duran defends it well.
Krause can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duran is looking to escape.
Duran tries to improve his position but instead Krause has taken his back!

Krause goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Duran escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran prevents Krause from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krause manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Krause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krause has a closed guard, preventing Duran from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Krause working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duran defends well and Krause ends up having to push Duran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Krause closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duran quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duran is doing well to control the position and prevent Krause from advancing to side control.
Duran is in trouble now - Krause has advanced to mount!

Krause is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Duran is surviving well by controlling Krause's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran is controlling an arm, preventing Krause from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krause wants to take Duran 's back but he can't do it this time.

Krause wants to finish this one by submission but Duran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krause.
Krause avoids the attempt from Duran to control.
Krause takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Duran fending off the submission attempt from Krause.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Duran 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Krause go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Krause punches the canvas rather than the man.

Krause working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Duran is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Krause has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Duran taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Krause!
James Krause very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - The Passenger. Alexey Juravlev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gracie
vs
Juravlev

194 cm
29
248 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

182 cm
37
240 lbs
27 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

THE END 32

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maksymilian Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juravlev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Juravlev misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juravlev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Juravlev enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juravlev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Juravlev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Juravlev tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie has Juravlev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juravlev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juravlev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Juravlev won't allow it.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juravlev prevents the takedown attempt.
Juravlev tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Juravlev back against the cage.
Juravlev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.

Gracie has Juravlev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Juravlev tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Juravlev's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juravlev has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Juravlev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Juravlev!

Juravlev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Juravlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juravlev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie controlling Juravlev's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juravlev stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is letting Juravlev control him for a moment.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juravlev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juravlev controlling the action here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Juravlev controlling him for the moment.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Juravlev defends easily.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Juravlev gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juravlev misses with a body shot
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juravlev's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juravlev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juravlev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juravlev doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Juravlev avoids nicely.
Juravlev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexey Juravlev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Juravlev throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Juravlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Juravlev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Juravlev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juravlev lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Juravlev circles away and keeps his distance.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Juravlev misses.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juravlev throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Juravlev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Juravlev misses its intended target.
Gracie throws a hook but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juravlev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juravlev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Juravlev does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Juravlev backs away looking to recover.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Juravlev is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juravlev has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Juravlev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Juravlev stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Juravlev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juravlev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Juravlev.

Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juravlev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to bum rush Juravlev with a series of wild strikes but Juravlev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juravlev is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juravlev's head.
Juravlev scores with a nice head shot.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Juravlev slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Juravlev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw.

Gracie instigates a clinch.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juravlev takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juravlev to the mat! Juravlev manages to get full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juravlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juravlev wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Juravlev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Juravlev's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Juravlev manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Juravlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juravlev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Juravlev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Juravlev is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juravlev is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Juravlev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Juravlev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Juravlev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Juravlev misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juravlev.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Juravlev.
Juravlev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Juravlev closes the distance and clinches.

Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Juravlev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Juravlev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev staying out of range there.
Juravlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juravlev lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juravlev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juravlev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Juravlev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Juravlev tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Juravlev to see if he's OK.
Juravlev is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juravlev manages to get back to half guard.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juravlev sees it coming and defends easily.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juravlev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juravlev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexey Juravlev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie stops Juravlev from getting back to his feet.
Juravlev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Juravlev is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Juravlev keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Gracie is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Juravlev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juravlev 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Juravlev!
Our winner, Alexey Juravlev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Møme – Aloha. Boudain has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boromir
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200 cm
36
265 lbs
26 - 15 - 1

185 cm
32
282 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Boudain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boromir misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boudain throws out a loose jab but Boromir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Boudain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boudain ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudain.
Boromir defending well as Boudain loads up on a big left hand.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudain.
A swing and a miss from Boromir.
Boudain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boromir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target.
Boudain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Boromir misses.
Boudain wants to counter with a clinch but Boromir pushes him away.
Boromir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boudain walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir throws the left hand but Boudain avoids the punch easily.
Boromir sets himself, and Boudain steps forward looking for the clinch! Boromir avoids it this time.

Boromir closes the distance and clinches.
Boudain is working Boromir over against the cage.
Boudain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
Boudain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boudain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Boudain as the two fighters clinch.
Boromir is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudain.
Boudain's coach down at *****POLAR***** was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boudain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Boudain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudain lands an uppercut.
A short right from Boudain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boromir letting Boudain take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Boudain fails to land.
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Nice body punch from Boudain.
Boudain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Boudain as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudain presses Boromir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boudain is leaning against Boromir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Boudain - that landed with a thud.
Boudain cracks Boromir with a nice body shot.
Boudain lands a hook that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
Boudain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boudain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boudain blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudain.
Boudain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boromir backwards.
A shot in the inside from Boudain.
Boudain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Boromir controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudain.
Boudain lands a body shot.
Boudain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudain presses Boromir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Boudain.
Boudain scores with a shot to the side of Boromir's head.
Boudain lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudain lands with a light punch inside.
Boudain lands an uppercut.
Boudain lands a body shot.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudain lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudain works on Boromir's body with a couple of short punches.
Boudain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain presses Boromir against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Boudain.
Boudain digs a right hand into Boromir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boromir's gas tank.
Boudain pushes Boromir against the cage. Boudain is working some dirty boxing. Boudain pushes off with a quick right hook! Boromir goes down! Boromir tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Boudain moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dante Boudain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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