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EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Donnelly (ranked 2066 p4p, 256 weight class) and Ryan Kobylarek (ranked 3795 p4p, 413 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Kobylarek!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly lands a leg kick that knocks Kobylarek off balance momentarily.
Donnelly blocks the body kick.
Donnelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kobylarek.
Donnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Kobylarek in the body.
Donnelly dodges the punch combination from Kobylarek.
Donnelly forces Kobylarek back against the cage and clinches.
Kobylarek is trying to break free.
Donnelly keeps control of Kobylarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Donnelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kobylarek's defenses.
Kobylarek wants to break free but Donnelly has control.
Donnelly lands with a left to the head.
Donnelly breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobylarek takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donnelly.
Kobylarek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donnelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kobylarek misses with a double jab
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobylarek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Kobylarek tries to get set, Donnelly tries to push him back and clinch up but Kobylarek manages to avoid the attempt.
Donnelly closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donnelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobylarek is rocked!
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobylarek is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
Kobylarek misses with a few strikes there.
Donnelly is looking to counter the offense by Kobylarek and move into the clinch.
Kobylarek gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Donnelly gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kobylarek is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Donnelly!
A relieved looking Dominic Donnelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ryan Kobylarek stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win or lose we still booze'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Alou (ranked 25402 p4p, 752 weight class) and Nigel Mutt (ranked 24951 p4p, 808 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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172 lbs
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Good 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hussein Alou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Mutt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alou walks into a left hand.
Alou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutt.
Mutt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alou gets tackled into the cage by Mutt. Mutt maintains the clinch.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutt checks a leg kick nicely.
Mutt misses with a double jab.
Alou fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutt looks to land a combination but Alou avoids it well.
Mutt's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mutt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alou can't break the clinch.
Alou wants to break free but Mutt has control.
Alou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mutt avoids the head kick by Alou.
Mutt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mutt misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Mutt does no damage.
Mutt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutt misses with a double jab
and Alou counters by moving into the clinch.
Mutt manages to break the clinch.
Mutt avoids the head kick by Alou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt looks to land a combination. Alou sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Mutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Mutt tries to get set, Alou tries to push him back and clinch up but Mutt manages to avoid the attempt.
Mutt tries to clinch there but Alou circles away.
Alou thumps Mutt with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alou.
Mutt looks winded!
Mutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutt takes the fight into the clinch.
Alou breaks the clinch.
Alou connects with a solid leg kick.
Mutt gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alou looks for the body kick but Mutt saw that one coming.
Mutt throws a body punch but Alou moves out of range.
Mutt has managed to clinch.
Alou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alou throws a right hand that Mutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutt also avoids with ease.
Nigel Mutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alou tries to counter by clinching up but Mutt breaks away and moves out of range.
Mutt moves into range and clinches up with Alou.
Alou has had enough of the clinch but Mutt keeps him there for the moment.
Alou is trying to break free.
Mutt breaks from the clinch.
Mutt is looking to clinch but Alou is avoiding it.
Mutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alou is trying to stall.
Alou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutt's elbow.
Alou breaks the clinch.
Mutt looks to land a combination. Alou sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutt misses with the combination.
Mutt misses with a two punch combination.
Mutt has managed to clinch.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alou circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alou.
Mutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Mutt dominated that round.
That's time! Alou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alou misses with a two punch combination.
Mutt clinches with his opponent.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alou scores with a leg kick.
Mutt closes the distance and pushes Alou back into the cage.
Alou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutt clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alou gets control of Mutt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alou is looking to stand up but Mutt isn't so interested in that idea.
Mutt stands up and waves to Alou to follow him.
Mutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutt misses with a body shot.
Alou throws a front kick that sends Mutt stumbling back into the cage.
Mutt is breathing heavily.
Mutt misses with a straight right.
Mutt gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mutt breaks the clinch.
Mutt instigates a clinch.
Alou manages to break the clinch.
Alou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mutt moves into range and clinches up with Alou.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nigel Mutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Mutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Alou is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alou. That's going to slow Mutt down.
Mutt keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Alou lands but Mutt takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alou avoids the body shot from Mutt.
Alou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mutt.
Alou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Alou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutt.
Mutt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alou back to the cage. Mutt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutt wants to clinch.
Alou attempts a counter takedown but Mutt avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alou tries to clinch but Mutt is having none of it.
Alou swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutt.
As Mutt tries to get set, Alou tries to push him back and clinch up but Mutt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hussein Alou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alou slips a jab from Mutt.
Alou thows a body kick. Mutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alou scores with a head kick. Mutt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alou.
Alou pushes Mutt away with a front kick.
Alou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alou duly obliges.
Mutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alou.
Mutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Mutt. Those never looked like landing.
Alou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutt.
Mutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alou.
Alou tries to clinch up.
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 Hussein Alou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alou lands a front kick.
Mutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Alou misses with a right hand
and Mutt counters with a series of strikes. Alou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alou, pushing him back against the cage.
Alou is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutt has double underhooks.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Alou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alou throws a sloppy head kick and Mutt moves out of range easily.
Alou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mutt's sensitive parts.
Mutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutt moves into range and clinches up with Alou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutt drives through and clinches with Alou against the cage.
Alou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alou unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mutt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutt misses with a two punch combination.
Mutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutt rushes Alou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alou is looking to break free of the clinch but Mutt has double underhooks.
Mutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alou keeps Mutt at a distance using the push kick.
Alou throws a nice looking combination but Mutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mutt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutt lands the left hand.
Alou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mutt blocks the body kick.
Alou thumps Mutt with a low kick.
Mutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Alou circles away.
Alou throws a quick counter head kick but Mutt was just out of range.
Alou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Alou.
Mutt misses with a few strikes there.
Mutt misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alou tries to clinch up but Mutt circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Mutt does no damage.
Alou is looking to counter the offense by Mutt and move into the clinch.
Alou is looking to slow Mutt down with leg kicks.
Alou closes the distance and clinches.
Alou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alou breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alou.
Mutt misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alou lands with a kick to the temple. Mutt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mutt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alou.
Mutt misses with a hook.
Mutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alou counters with a low kick, right behind Mutt 's knee.
Alou tries for a takedown but Mutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mutt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alou wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mutt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hussein Alou.
I think Alou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bolt (ranked 5684 p4p, 578 weight class) and Alex Hadley Jr (ranked 25268 p4p, 807 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Hadley Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt closes the distance and clinches.
Hadley Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hadley Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolt has double underhooks.
Bolt breaks from the clinch.
Bolt clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hadley Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hadley Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolt stalling against the cage.
Bolt missing with knees to the body.
Hadley Jr tries to break free but Bolt pushes him back against the cage.
Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt breaks the clinch.
Hadley Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bolt to the mat! Bolt manages to get full guard.
Hadley Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bolt, up you get!
Hadley Jr throws a push kick but Bolt slaps the foot to one side.
Hadley Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadley Jr lands a big head kick that sends Bolt tumbling to the mat! Hadley Jr takes a step backwards and waves Bolt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bolt is rocked!
Hadley Jr feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Bolt collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Hadley Jr!
After winning the bout, Alex Hadley Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 4737 p4p, 513 weight class) and Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 5133 p4p, 544 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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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
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ortaga!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mordino.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mordino eats them both and turns towards Ortaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ortaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Ortaga as Mordino shoots in.
Ortaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mordino shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.
Ortaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mordino back to the cage. Ortaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Ortaga. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mordino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mordino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut. Mordino saw that one coming.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that Mordino avoids nicely.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Mordino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortaga as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortaga misses.
Mordino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortaga defends well and Mordino ends up having to push Ortaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortaga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mordino.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Mordino with a series of wild strikes but Mordino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortaga cracks Mordino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands with a right hand.
Ortaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Ortaga cracks Mordino with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mordino shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mordino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Ortaga lands a right hook to the body.
Mordino tries to move into range but Ortaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Mordino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mordino is rocked!
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Mordino's ribs.
Oh Mordino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortaga lands a body shot.
Ortaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mordino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Ortaga misses.
Mordino seems to have got his legs back now.
Mordino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mordino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mordino dives in and grabs Ortaga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
Mordino dodges the punch combination from Ortaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mordino's body. Mordino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Mordino with a series of wild strikes but Mordino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mordino dives in and grabs Ortaga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortaga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Ortaga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face as Ortaga controls the position.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino is letting Ortaga control him for a moment.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Mordino's temple.
Ortaga wants to control but Mordino is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mordino drops his hands momentarily and Ortaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortaga has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortaga works the jab nicely.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mordino under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mordino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy.
Mordino tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ortaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is trying to control. Ortaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mordino controlling the action here.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortaga keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mordino is working away from the top position though.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Ortaga is defending well.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Ortaga is having none of it.
Mordino is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortaga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mordino is thwarting Ortaga's attempts to control the position.
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.
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
Ortaga trying to control from the bottom.
Mordino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mordino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ortaga there.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortaga but Ortaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortaga swings for the body but Mordino moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ortaga.
Mordino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ortaga did well to prevent Mordino getting side control.
Mordino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ortaga is controlling Mordino's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ortaga is looking to control Mordino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortaga avoid being mounted?
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortaga is not content to let Mordino control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Ortaga defends the submission attempt.
Ortaga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ortaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga is looking to control Mordino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortaga avoid being mounted?
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 Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mordino on the side of the head.
Mordino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Ortaga.
Ortaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortaga pinned against the cage. Ortaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mordino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense.
Ortaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mordino defends it nicely.
Ortaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortaga scores with a four punch combination!
Mordino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortaga takes a swing at Mordino's ribcage but misses.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga feints a jab promting Mordino to slip. Ortaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mordino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortaga circles away.
Ortaga stuns Mordino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortaga lands a really nice looking cross but Mordino seems unphased.
Ortaga shoots in for a double leg but Mordino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mordino.
Despite the aggression on Ortaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ortaga misses with a wild combination.
Mordino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ortaga. Those never looked like landing.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mordino goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mordino manages to avoid it.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Mordino avoids it well.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mordino circles away quickly and effectively.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ortaga.
Ortaga misses with a double jab
and Mordino counters with a shoot takedown. Ortaga fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Ortaga is keeping the position.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Ortaga keeps moving.
Ortaga 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.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Ortaga keeps moving.
Mordino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Viper (ranked 25558 p4p, 522 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 24802 p4p, 540 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Viper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viper misses with a leg kick
and Willshire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viper's guard.
Viper pushes Willshire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Willshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willshire throws a nice looking combination but Viper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willshire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willshire scores with a hook to the body. Viper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Willshire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Viper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willshire kicks Viper off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willshire misses with a wild body shot.
Perdue Willshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willshire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viper throwing a counter right hand but Willshire manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willshire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Willshire is trying to get back to half guard.
Viper controls the position.
Willshire is looking to regain half guard here but Viper keeps moving and retains side control.
Willshire sneaks back into half guard.
Willshire tries to roll over but Viper keeps him under control.
Viper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Willshire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Viper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viper chips away with some ground and pound.
Willshire being controlled here, momentarily.
Viper preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viper passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willshire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viper controlling the action here.
Viper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willshire wants to improve his position but Viper is controlling well.
Viper controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willshire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willshire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perdue Willshire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viper shoots in and gets a takedown into Willshire's guard.
Viper with a nice head shot there.
Viper is in close to Willshire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Willshire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viper is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper throws a strike but Willshire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willshire throws an elbow that misses. Viper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willshire's guard. Nice move by Viper!
Viper lands a couple of elbows.
Viper wants to control from the top but Willshire keeps moving.
Viper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viper works over Willshire with some ground and pound from guard.
Viper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anthony Viper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viper working the ground and pound.
Viper is staying tight to Willshire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Willshire is trying to control Viper's posture but Viper avoids it.
Willshire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Viper looks up at the clock and then as Willshire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Viper misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Viper is chipping away with strikes.
Viper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Willshire down.
Willshire dodges the ground and pound from Viper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viper lands an elbow.
Willshire is rocked!
The referee asks Viper politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Viper prefers to stall for the moment though.
Viper looks up at the clock and then as Willshire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Willshire is still in real trouble! Can Viper finish him?
Viper cracks Willshire with a big right hand but Willshire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Viper cracks Willshire with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Viper scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Willshire is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Viper can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Viper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4259 p4p, 437 weight class) and Ty Sterling James (ranked 25584 p4p, 731 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ty Sterling James!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paddy clinches with his opponent.
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
And Sterling James tries to counter it with a takedown but Paddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sterling James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sterling James throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Paddy looking to sit in guard and control but Sterling James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paddy has his foot on Sterling James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sterling James works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy looking for a guillotine here but Sterling James defends easily.
Paddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling James passes Paddy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sterling James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Paddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sterling James tries for a takedown but Paddy circles away easily
and Paddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paddy passes Sterling James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paddy trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paddy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sterling James controls his leg.
Paddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Sterling James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sterling James keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Sterling James keeping moving, preventing Paddy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paddy trying to control but Sterling James is working from the bottom.
Paddy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sterling James dives on top into guard.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterling James is aware though and is defending well.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Sterling James pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paddy is looking for a triangle here but Sterling James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling James trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paddy tries to bench press Sterling James off him but Sterling James keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paddy blocks a head kick by Sterling James.
Paddy attempts a counter takedown but Sterling James avoids it well and moves away.
Sterling James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paddy counters with a single leg into guard. Sterling James didn't expect that.
Paddy advances to half guard.
Sterling James is looking to improve his position.
Paddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paddy is looking to stall here but Sterling James recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James is looking to sweep but instead, Paddy has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling James wants to get back to full guard.
Paddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sterling James tries to get to full guard but Paddy has control of the leg.
Paddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sterling James is not content to let Paddy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling James is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paddy trying to control the action but Sterling James is working from the bottom.
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling James defends the submission attempt.
Paddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paddy trying to control the action but Sterling James is working from the bottom.
Paddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sterling James taking some punishment here, with Paddy in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paddy tries to stand and escape but Sterling James is controlling the position.
Paddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling James keeps working.
Sterling James is looking to escape.
Paddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paddy is nestled in close to Sterling James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paddy misses the shot to the body.
Sterling James tries to clinch there but Paddy circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Paddy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sterling James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sterling James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paddy but Paddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Sterling James is rocked!
Paddy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling James.
Paddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Max Paddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Sterling James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling James moves to clinch but Paddy breaks away
and Paddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sterling James is still in real trouble! Can Paddy finish him?
Sterling James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paddy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max Paddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paddy is working Sterling James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling James seems to have recovered his senses.
Sterling James is trying to keep Paddy in close.
Paddy wanted to stand there but Sterling James had control of the position.
Paddy pushes down on Sterling James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Max Paddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy content to control rather than advance.
Sterling James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paddy controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sterling James for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sterling James looks for a takedown but Paddy sprawls well.
Paddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paddy throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
Paddy has Sterling James up against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddy cracks a nice hook into Sterling James's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Paddy. Beautiful body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling James checks a low kick from Paddy.
Sterling James misses with a takedown attempt - Paddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ty Sterling James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterling James moves out of range as Paddy throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Paddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paddy 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Paddy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Impala (ranked 3825 p4p, 397 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 4134 p4p, 429 weight class). Impala comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitions of a ridah. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Impala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Python manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Impala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Python has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Impala throwing strikes from guard but Python blocks nicely.
Impala with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Impala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Python working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impala.
Impala preventing the sweep.
Impala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Python tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Impala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python is still trying to improve position.
Impala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries to roll over but Impala keeps him under control.
Python keeps trying to improve his position.
Python looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Impala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Impala working the head and body with strikes.
Python works his way to full guard. Good work.
Python is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Python is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Python seems keen to control Impala's posture.
Impala has gone for a leg lock! Python slips out almost immediately though and dives into Impala's guard.
Python trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Python working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Python lands a couple of elbows.
Impala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Impala can't keep his opponent in guard - Python advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Impala looking for submissions off his back.
Python has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Python.
Impala holds on, trying desperately to control.
Python thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Python can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Impala is looking to escape.
Python goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Impala turns into him and now he's in Python's guard.
Impala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Python has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Impala has managed to get both his arms back between Python's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Python is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Impala, into his guard.
Impala trying to keep a closed guard but Python is proving a slippery customer.
Impala looking for subs off his back but Python has passed one foot through into half guard.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Python shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Impala defends it nicely.
Impala looking to score a takedown here. Python is defending well but Impala drives through and ends up in Python's guard.
Impala is looking to work some ground and pound but Python has wrist control.
Python looking to hit a scissor sweep but Impala is one step ahead there.
Python is looking for a triangle but Impala pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Python's head.
Python looking for a guillotine here but Impala defends easily.
Cyrius Python has got the better of the ground game so far.
Python will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala won't allow Python to sweep him here.
Python working for a triangle but Impala defends it easily.
Impala has gone for a leg lock! Python slips out almost immediately though and dives into Impala's guard.
Impala is looking for a triangle but Python pushes his legs off easily.
Impala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Python can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Python sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Impala's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Impala sees it coming and defends easily.
Python is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Impala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Python.
Python is looking for a kimura but Impala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Python to get the leverage.
Impala trying to hold on to Python's head to control him but Python postures up.
Python working the head and body with strikes.
Impala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Impala tries to get out of the position.
Python working over Impala with some ground and pound. Impala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Python scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Python is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Impala defends it well.
Python is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Python.
Impala is trying to control but can't.
Python sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Impala defending well though.
Python decides to stand and escape the position.
Impala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Python on his heels. He'll look to pass Python's guard now, I'm sure.
Python lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Impala looking for a guillotine here but Python defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Python gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Impala keeping moving, preventing Python from controlling successfully.
Python has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Python is working Impala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Python lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Impala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Impala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Python dives in and grabs Impala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Impala pushes down on Python's head and hops out.
Impala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Python throws Impala to one side and escapes!
Python gets a clinch.
Python has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Impala is trying to drag Python to the mat but Python just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Python.
Gunnar Impala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Python.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Impala lands a couple of elbows.
Impala chips away with some ground and pound.
Impala preventing the sweep.
Impala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Python is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Python is working for a kimura but Impala is defending it quite comfortably.
Impala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Impala has hold of Python's hands but Python slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Impala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Python is working away from the top position though.
Impala is looking to escape.
Impala is looking to control Python's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Impala avoid being mounted?
Python working Impala over with strikes.
Python maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Impala could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Python has cracked it and Impala is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Python!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyrius Python!
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 984 p4p, 124 weight class) and Buakaw Singha (ranked 5249 p4p, 510 weight class). Cooke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Singha has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Samuel Cooke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Singha!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singha.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singha misses with a straight left.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cooke has hold of Singha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Singha seems comfortable defending it but Cooke has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Singha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Singha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cooke couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Samuel Cooke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Cobb (ranked 2286 p4p, 296 weight class) and Luka Giou (ranked 3783 p4p, 462 weight class). Luka Giou will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Giou!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Giou.
Cobb has Giou pressed against the cage, preventing Giou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Giou tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Giou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb keeps control of Giou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Giou tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Giou's efforts to push away.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb is working Giou over against the cage.
Giou looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb is working Giou over against the cage.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Giou's head.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Giou's ribcage. Giou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Giou's ribcage. Giou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gious head.
Giou is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb pushes Giou against the cage. Cobb is working some dirty boxing. Cobb pushes off with a quick right hook! Giou goes down! Giou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cobb moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suchart Cobb!
During a confident post fight interview, Suchart Cobb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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#R1#
Vasilevskiy scores with a hook to the body. Garret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasilevskiy throws a series of punches but Garret moves out of range.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Garret displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilevskiy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevskiy.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Garret lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy motions for Garret to come forward. Vasilevskiy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Garret tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilevskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Garret looks to move away, Vasilevskiy throws a big counter combo but Garret just gets out of the way.
Vasilevskiy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasilevskiy throws a low kick but Garret moves out of range easily. #T1#
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasilevskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasilevskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. Garret should have avoided that one.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilevskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilevskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Garret off balance momentarily.
Vasilevskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasilevskiy, as that shot connected.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Garret staying out of range there.
Garret changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Vasilevskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Garret scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilevskiy swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Garret moves away from the strike by Vasilevskiy.
Garret with the counter takedown but Vasilevskiy avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy is looking to counter punch.
Vasilevskiy punishes Garret's body with a nice straight punch.
Garret scores with a one two! Vasilevskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Clive Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Vasilevskiy throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
Vasilevskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret takes one to the side of the head.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot.
Garret moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilevskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret lands a two punch combo.
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilevskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garret doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Garret dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vasilevskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Clive Garret seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy is looking to slow Garret down with leg kicks.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasilevskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garret just manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevskiy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garret looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Clive Garret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasilevskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilevskiy misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a body shot.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to the head.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret throws a combination that misses
and Vasilevskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garret moves out of range as Vasilevskiy throws a body kick.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy cracks Garret with an open hand slap.
Vasilevskiy connects with a body shot.
Garret throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vasilevskiy counters with an outside leg kick.
Garret lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garret.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
It appears Vasilevskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Garret closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Vasilevskiy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Vasilevskiy attempts a counter takedown but Garret avoids it well and moves away.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Garret misses with a double jab
and Vasilevskiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garret is working the combinations to good effect here.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasilevskiy.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilevskiy.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Vasilevskiy catches Garret right on the button with a cross.
Vasilevskiy throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Garret takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy lands a really nice looking cross but Garret seems unphased.
Vasilevskiy tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Vasilevskiy punishes Garret's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Garret swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilevskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garret avoids the body shot from Vasilevskiy.
Nice shot lands for Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garret. That did some damage!
Vasilevskiy connects with a body shot.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilevskiy.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Vasilevskiy connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilevskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body kick.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Garret's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasilevskiy lands with a straight right. Garret didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Garret takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garret looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilevskiy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garret has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garret and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasilevskiy.
Garret scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasilevskiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasilevskiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasilevskiy throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Vasilevskiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garret momentarily.
Vasilevskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilevskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garret's calf.
Garret closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Vasilevskiy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasilevskiy with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Vasilevskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy thumps Garret with a low kick.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Vasilevskiy lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Vasilevskiy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilevskiy as he connects with a hook.
Garret throws a series of strikes that have Vasilevskiy backpedaling.
Vasilevskiy scores with a nice strike.
Vasilevskiy sizes up Garret with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vasilevskiy lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Vasilevskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garret takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilevskiy misses the target.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Vasilevskiy looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
Garret throws a nice looking combination but Vasilevskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasilevskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilevskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Vasilevskiy is looking to counter punch.
Vasilevskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Garret walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasilevskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garret on the side of the head.
Garret slips under a jab from Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Garret misses with a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Garret moves out of range of the strikes.
Garret throws a series of punches but Vasilevskiy avoids them all with ease.
Vasilevskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garret looks to land a combination. Vasilevskiy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasilevskiy throwing a counter right hand but Garret manages to avoid it.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Vasilevskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Vasilevskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garret has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasilevskiy lands a head shot.
Garret blocks the body kick.
Garret throws a right hand that Vasilevskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilevskiy also avoids with ease.
Garret falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasilevskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garret has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garret throws a combination. Vasilevskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasilevskiy!
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Vasilevskiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Vasilevskiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garret eats them both and turns towards Vasilevskiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vasilevskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garret moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret throws a right and a left that Vasilevskiy avoids nicely.
Vasilevskiy takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Vasilevskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasilevskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garret.
Garret lands a jab-cross combination.
Garret needs to keep his hands up - Vasilevskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Garret walks into a jab.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasilevskiy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Garret needs to keep his hands up - Vasilevskiy had a free shot at his head there.
Garret takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garret misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy pushes Garret away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Vasilevskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasilevskiy 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Vasilevskiy!
A relieved looking Andrei Vasilevskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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