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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 2851 p4p, 140 weight class) and The Prophet (ranked 2249 p4p, 110 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem. The Prophet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Hardy's chin.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Prophet!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prophet throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Prophet lands a jab to the nose.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Prophet tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prophet cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prophet tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet blocking some punches.
Prophet scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Prophet pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Prophet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prophet lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet lands with a right to the head.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy works on Prophet's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Prophet's ribcage. Prophet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prophet.
Prophet tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Prophet takes a shot to the head.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prophet moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prophet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prophet checks it well.
Hardy rushes Prophet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Prophet.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet takes a shot to the head.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
A short left from Prophet.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Prophet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prophet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Prophet down.
Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prophet throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Prophet misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Prophet cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy cracks Prophet with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prophet scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Hardy misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Prophet connects with a single shot there.
Prophet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
Prophet wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Prophet.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy sets himself, and Prophet steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prophet has time to react.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Prophet's body. Prophet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely.
Prophet lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prophet is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prophet misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
Prophet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prophet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Prophet.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prophet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target.
Prophet throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Prophet misses.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Prophet blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Prophet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range.
Prophet tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Prophet misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prophet swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Prophet throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Prophet tries to counter with a clinch but Hardy shakes him off and moves away.
Hardy works Prophet's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prophet lands an overhand right.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prophet connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prophet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerisiano Lagomau (ranked 1783 p4p, 189 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 1773 p4p, 188 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerisiano Lagomau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagomau throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Lagomau.
Lagomau throws a right and a left that Diggs avoids nicely.
And Diggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Lagomau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kerisiano Lagomau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagomau takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Lagomau's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lagomau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs slips under a jab from Lagomau.
Nice uppercut lands for Lagomau. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Lagomau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diggs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lagomau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lagomau has his feet on Diggs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Diggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lagomau to the ground. Diggs is now in Lagomau's guard.
Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Lagomau blocks nicely.
Diggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lagomau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagomau trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diggs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Diggs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lagomau screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Diggs! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Robert Diggs!
Robert Diggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 693 p4p, 24 weight class) and Koko Pinea (ranked 1200 p4p, 54 weight class). Fuujin comes into the arena with a lot of Asian swag in this young man blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinea shoots for a takedown but Fuujin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Pinea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinea throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinea passes Fuujin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fuujin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pinea throws an elbow that misses. Fuujin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pinea's guard. Nice move by Fuujin!
Fuujin trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinea wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuujin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea throws a strike but Fuujin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinea is retaining full guard.
Pinea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea working a defensive guard here.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinea is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinea is looking to improve his position.
Pinea is in trouble now - Fuujin has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Pinea is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Pinea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinea moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuujin thuds his shin into the meat of Pinea's side.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuujin's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuujin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fuujin gets caught flat footed, as Pinea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuujin has wrist control.
Pinea postures up in Fuujin's guard and throws a big left but Fuujin blocks it.
Pinea scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea throws a strike but Fuujin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pinea looking to control.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinea looking to control.
Fuujin won't allow Pinea to sweep him here.
Fuujin throws an elbow that misses. Pinea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuujin's guard. Nice move by Pinea!
Fuujin wants to sweep here but Pinea controlling him for the moment.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is keeping the position.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Fuujin working for a triangle but Pinea defends it easily.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Fuujin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin throws a hook but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fuujin wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuujin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pinea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pinea trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin taking some punishment here, with Pinea in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinea sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fuujin defending well though.
Fuujin wants to control but Pinea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinea.
Fuujin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fuujin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fuujin looking to score a takedown here. Pinea is defending well but Fuujin drives through and ends up in Pinea's guard.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
Pinea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuujin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinea's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Pinea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinea trying to control from half guard but Fuujin is working away.
Pinea looks to land a strike but Fuujin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pinea scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pinea trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinea throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Pinea misses with a straight left.
Pinea swings widly with a right hand
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinea counters with a takedown into side control.
Pinea misses with the ground and pound.
Pinea tries to advance to mount but Fuujin instead regains half guard.
Pinea is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pinea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fuujin is trying to maintain the position but Pinea is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fuujin to regain full guard.
Fuujin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinea 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Romanow (ranked 1026 p4p, 133 weight class) and Chris Karter (ranked 1058 p4p, 137 weight class). Chris Karter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Romanow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter shoots in but Romanow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Romanow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karter takes a step back to recover.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romanow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Karter.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Romanow.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Karter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romanow defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karter misses with a head shot. Romanow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karter stopping the sweep attempt from Romanow.
Karter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karter trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanow is keeping the position for now.
Karter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karter throwing strikes but Romanow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Karter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karter being controlled for a moment.
Karter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romanow off and has taken his back!
Karter throwing sloppy strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow trying to control the hands but Karter breaks the grip.
Karter lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Romanow just trying to survive but Karter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Karter has the hooks in. Romanow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Romanow is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karter struggling to land strikes to the head as Romanow covers up.
Karter gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Karter is working the ground and pound. Can Romanow escape?
Karter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karter keeps control of the position as Romanow tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Karter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karter lands strikes to the head.
Well, with Karter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Romanow is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Karter has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Romanow.
Karter not allowing Romanow to control his hands.
Karter lands strikes to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow covering up well and avoiding damage.
Romanow tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter dominated that round.
That's time! Romanow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karter looks for a takedown but Romanow sprawls well.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanow throws a shot to the body.
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Romanow. Beautiful body shot.
Romanow scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Romanow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Karter tries to counter it with a takedown but Romanow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow drives through and clinches with Karter against the cage.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Romanow tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Romanow sees coming a mile off.
Karter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanow slips under a jab from Karter.
Karter is looking to land body kicks.
Romanow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Romanow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Romanow is predictable there
and Karter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romanow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romanow defending well though.
Karter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter with good strikes from the mount here!
Karter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romanow?
Chris Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romanow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karter wants to control the pace but Romanow is squirming around nicely.
Karter landing strikes from the mount.
Romanow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romanow tries to reverse the position but Karter maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter lands a big elbow.
Romanow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karter is thwarting Romanow's attempts to control the position.
Karter tries to pass to full mount but Romanow defends it.
Romanow trying to control here.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter stalling away here and it's allowed Romanow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Romanow wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanow is retaining full guard.
Karter preventing the sweep.
Romanow seems keen to control Karter's posture.
Karter postures up in Romanow's guard and throws a big left but Romanow blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter 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. This is the final round!
Romanow walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Romanow avoids a kick to the body.
Romanow defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Romanow misses its target.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romanow scores with a nice head shot.
Romanow takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter with the counter takedown but Romanow avoids it easily.
Romanow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romanow's hands.
Romanow throws a head kick that misses.
It looks like Romanow has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Romanow.
Romanow throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter moves out of range of the leg kick from Romanow.
Romanow lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter digs a good body shot into Romanow's ribs.
Romanow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanow.
Lars Romanow is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanow misses with a wild body shot.
Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romanow with a body shot.
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Karter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romanow.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Romanow off the cage and back into range.
Romanow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romanow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanow was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Romanow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Karter tries to counter it with a takedown but Romanow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lars Romanow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter throws a leg kick but Romanow moved away.
As Karter backs away, Romanow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karter slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Romanow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter connects with a body shot that sends Romanow's belly button to the back.
Lars Romanow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Karter lands a jab to the head.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romanow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Romanow moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
A big right from Romanow misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Romanow's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Romanow's front leg but catches the back leg as Romanow tries to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karter has Romanow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romanow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romanow throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Romanow regains guard immediately.
Romanow is trying to control the position but Karter postures up.
Romanow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Romanow is retaining full guard.
Romanow wants to sweep here but Karter controlling him for the moment.
Karter trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romanow trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Karter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karter throwing strikes from guard but Romanow blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chris Karter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Karter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Karter!
Chris Karter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I piss excellence! .'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 492 p4p, 70 weight class) and Lucjan Lucjusz (ranked 456 p4p, 64 weight class). Reid comes to the cage accompanied by Sizzla - Taking Over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucjan Lucjusz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucjusz moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz wants to stall.
Reid working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucjusz avoiding damage.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Reid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reid lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lucjusz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid blocking some punches.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Lucjusz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reid's calf.
Reid misses with a hook.
Reid jabs Lucjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucjusz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucjusz dives in for a single leg takedown but Reid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid connects with a crisp jab.
Lucjusz slips under a jab.
Lucjusz with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.
Lucjusz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Reid looks for the body kick but Lucjusz saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucjusz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
Lucjusz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucjusz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid tried to score with a low kick but Lucjusz checks it.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Reid.
Lucjusz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid jabs at Lucjusz's body.
Reid scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Lucjusz counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucjusz with a poor takedown
and Reid counters with a solid body kick.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucjusz's head.
Reid throws a body punch but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Reid lands a lovely overhand right.
Reid scores with a kick to the body.
Reid tries to score with a low kick but Lucjusz moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucjusz throws out the jab.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Lucjusz breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucjusz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucjusz blocks the body kick.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucjusz throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucjusz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Lucjusz misses.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Lucjusz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucjusz lands a head shot.
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucjusz under the eye.
Reid misses with a kick to the body.
Lucjusz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucjusz throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Lucjusz throws a chopping leg kick but Reid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws out a powerful jab.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a leg kick
and Lucjusz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucjusz misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid with a jab.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Lucjusz takes one to the chin there.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucjusz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucjusz forces Reid back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid tries a body shot but Lucjusz blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucjusz is looking to control Reid's arms but Reid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucjusz has his back to the cage.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Reid - that landed with a thud.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid presses Lucjusz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lucjusz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Lucjusz is trying to stall.
Lucjan Lucjusz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid stalling in the clinch but Lucjusz improves position.
Reid blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz digs a right hand into Reid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reid's gas tank.
Lucjusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Lucjusz lands a left hand.
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Reid.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Reid.
Lucjusz swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Jaheim Reid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucjusz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucjusz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucjusz throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
Lucjusz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucjusz walks into a left hand.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Lucjusz with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucjusz on the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a hook.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid cracks Lucjusz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid instigates a clinch.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucjusz leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Reid. Beautiful body shot.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucjusz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucjusz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucjusz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Lucjusz connects with a body shot.
Lucjusz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Reid catches Lucjusz right on the button with a cross.
Reid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucjusz at a distance.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a looping left.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucjusz.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucjusz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Reid avoids it this time.
Reid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucjusz's head backwards.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Lucjusz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucjusz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucjusz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucjusz drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucjusz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucjusz won't allow Reid to sweep him here.
Lucjusz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reid 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.
Reid is pulling down on Lucjusz's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucjusz, at least for the moment.
Reid trying to control the position.
Lucjusz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
A victorious Jaheim Reid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bennet (ranked 280 p4p, 40 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 567 p4p, 84 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
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224 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem looking to score a takedown here. Bennet is defending well but Mayhem drives through and ends up in Bennet's guard.
Mayhem postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Mayhem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Bennet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bennet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennet leaves Mayhem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the body kick
and Bennet counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennet blocks a head kick by Mayhem.
Mayhem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Bennet.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mayhem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bennet's guard.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Bennet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mayhem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennet wants to stand up but Mayhem is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennet's head.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem darts in looking for a takedown but Bennet gets double underhooks and turns Mayhem into the cage.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice shot by Mayhem.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Mayhem cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem is looking to pass Bennet's guard but actually Bennet recovers to full guard.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet thuds his shin into the meat of Mayhem's side.
Bennet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Bennet.
Mayhem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bennet's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennet trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
Mayhem trying to control from Bennet's half guard. Bennet has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem is in close to Bennet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayhem is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mayhem working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennet tries to sprawl out of it but Mayhem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennet did well to prevent Mayhem getting side control.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayhem is trying to control. Bennet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Bennet is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard.
Mayhem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayhem with the counter takedown but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayhem.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Bennet lands a jab to Mayhem's midsection.
Bennet dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet scores with a jab.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Mayhem counters with a series of strikes. Bennet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayhem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mayhem responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet cracks Mayhem with an open hand slap.
Bennet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Mayhem.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mayhem avoids it.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Mayhem.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayhem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Mayhem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Mayhem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayhem doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem dives in and grabs Bennet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennet pushes down on Mayhem's head and hops out.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennet's waist but Bennet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayhem off to one side.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Mayhem stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Bennet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayhem has time to react.
Mayhem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Mayhem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Michael Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet sizes up Mayhem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayhem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennet tries to avoid it but Mayhem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennet to the ground. Bennet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem slips a jab from Bennet.
Mayhem shoots in and bounces Bennet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayhem manages to get himself to full guard.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennet stops Mayhem from standing up.
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mayhem is pulling down on Bennet's head to control his posture.
Mayhem is looking to stand up but Bennet isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem is adopting a defensive guard.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayhem is trying to keep Bennet in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennet as he avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mayhem walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 285 p4p, 47 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 468 p4p, 66 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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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
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yes Man Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Sanchez stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamchenko sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Mamchenko is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to control Mamchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Mamchenko is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Mamchenko has advanced to mount!
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mamchenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mamchenko maintains control.
Mamchenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Mamchenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
Mamchenko lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is rocked!
Mamchenko breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Mamchenko! Sanchez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kosken Jorma (ranked 226 p4p, 28 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 140 p4p, 19 weight class). Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosken Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Jorma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Panikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. Jorma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorma circles away quickly and effectively.
Panikov lands a body shot.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Panikov.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jorma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Jorma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Jorma.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Panikov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Jorma lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jorma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Panikov throws a hook but Jorma blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Jorma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorma lands a head kick!
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov misses with a hook
letting Jorma counter with a right hand.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jorma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Jorma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov tries to score with a low kick but Jorma moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Jorma ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorma swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Panikov.
Nice body punch from Panikov.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Jorma.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorma motions for Panikov to come forward. Jorma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Jorma down.
Jorma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorma.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Panikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Jorma.
Jorma avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Jorma misses with a hook.
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!
Panikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jorma walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Panikov.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Panikov.
Panikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panikov thuds his right hand into Jorma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panikov is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorma needs to keep his hands up - Panikov had a free shot at his head there.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Panikov scores with a leg kick.
Jorma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panikov's guard.
Jorma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Jorma.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jorma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Jorma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorma.
Jorma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Panikov!
Panikov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Panikov tries to buck Jorma off but Jorma is having none of it.
Jorma is trying to ground and pound but Panikov uses the momentary lack of control by Jorma to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorma connects with a nice short shot to Panikov's temple.
Jorma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma lands a nice shot to the head.
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma landing strikes from the mount and Panikov is in trouble!
Panikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jorma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Panikov is surviving well by controlling Jorma's body position as best he can.
Jorma lands a big shot there that rocks Panikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jorma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jorma scoring with strikes but Panikov is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Jorma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Panikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jorma thowing shots but they're missing.
Jorma landing punches.
Jorma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panikov is bucking up trying to escape but Jorma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jorma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jorma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jorma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Panikov's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Panikov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panikov is breathing heavily.
Jorma has hold of Panikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jorma looking to ground and pound but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jorma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jorma landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looking to ground and pound but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jorma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jorma lands a big shot there that rocks Panikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Panikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorma cracks Panikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Panikov is still in real trouble! Can Jorma finish him?
Jorma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Jorma scoring with strikes but Panikov is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Jorma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jorma postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Panikov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jorma and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosken Jorma!
A very excited looking Kosken Jorma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cotton (ranked 230 p4p, 22 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 327 p4p, 31 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
265 lbs
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Cotton there.
John misses the jab.
John tries to land a body kick
letting Cotton counter with a right hand.
Cotton lands a jab to John's midsection.
John throws a front kick aimed at Cotton's knee but Cotton avoids it well.
John throws a low kick but Cotton avoids it.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cotton connects with a body shot.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John throws a shot to the body.
John throws the kick towards the body but Cotton avoids it.
John scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cotton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotton.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John thows a leg kick but Cotton checks it
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John tries to land a body kick
and Cotton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton lands a slapping body shot.
Cotton misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cotton.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a leg kick that misses.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John tries to sprawl but Cotton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
John is trying to maintain the position but Cotton is very close to passing his half guard.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cotton slips a nice elbow through John's hands, connecting with John's forehead.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cotton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but John is defending well.
Cotton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cotton wants to work for an arm triangle but John is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cotton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cotton's back!
A lull in the action here.
Cotton turns into John and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cotton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cotton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Cotton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John trying to control the position.
Cotton tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cotton dominated that round.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cotton avoids the head kick by John.
Cotton avoids the head kick by John.
Cotton moves out of range of the body kick from John.
Cotton is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.
Cotton swings for the body but John moves out of range.
A low kick from John is predictable there
and Cotton counters with a three punch combo that has John backing up. John nods at Cotton to acknowledge the strikes.
John lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Cotton lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotton on the side of the head.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
John throws a body kick that misses.
John tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotton is able to avoid easily.
Cotton tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotton manages to avoid it.
Cotton takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
John is looking to chop away at Cotton's legs.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John swings for the body but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotton blocks a head kick by John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Cotton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John controls Cotton momentarily but Cotton frees himself.
Cotton won't allow John to sweep him here.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John keeping full guard, as Cotton tries to pass.
Cotton wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John wants to improve his position but instead Cotton has moved into half guard.
Cotton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cotton working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
John wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John is trying to stand.
Cotton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. John defending well though.
John trying to control from the bottom.
John has hold of Cotton's hands but Cotton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
John taking some punishment here, with Cotton in his half guard.
Cotton wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.
Cotton seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cotton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John motions for Cotton to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotton is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotton.
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotton. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. John is trying to defend but Cotton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
John pushes Cotton off looking to stand but Cotton dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
Cotton prevents John from improving his position.
John regains full guard. Nicely done.
John wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Cotton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cotton is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cotton trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotton won't allow John to sweep him here.
Cotton lands a couple of elbows.
John keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cotton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cotton preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cotton feints a jab promting John to slip. Cotton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. John slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
John throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nick Cotton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotton misses with a straight left.
Cotton defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John looks to land a body kick but Cotton moved away.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotton misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John looks to land a left hand but Cotton moved out of range nicely.
John throws a lazy head kick
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
John sneaks out the side door and pushes Cotton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotton is out of range.
John misses with a head kick.
It looked like Cotton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotton is out of range and John settles back down.
Cotton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John throws out a counter right but Cotton avoids it with no problem.
Cotton throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Scott John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotton scores with a jab to the jaw.
John throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott John.
I think Cotton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Cotton!
A very excited looking Nick Cotton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 20 p4p, 4 weight class) and Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class). Alzheimer comes into the arena with You're The Voice blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grande's choice of entrance music: Dead By Dawn by Deicide . This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Chico Grande!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Grande coming out on top.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande moves out of range of the body kick from Alzheimer.
Grande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande throws a nice looking combination but Alzheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grande has managed to clinch.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Grande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Grande.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grande just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzheimer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grande blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Grande has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer is trying to maintain a safe position but Grande gets an underhook and turns Alzheimer into the cage.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzheimer leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Grande blocks a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzheimers head.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer lands with a left to the head.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grande uses from the top position.
Alzheimer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzheimer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzheimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Alzheimer's legs - danger averted.
Alzheimer controls Grande momentarily but Grande frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grande defends well.
Alzheimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grande is aware though and is defending well.
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alzheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Grande slaps the foot to one side.
Grande checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Grande avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Grande feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzheimer's calf.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Grande's front leg.
Grande swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
Grande 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.
Grande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande clinches up with Alzheimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer stalling in the clinch but Grande improves position.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzheimer gets control of Grande's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzheimer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzheimer staying out of range there.
Alzheimer delivers a nice body kick.
Grande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande misses the jab.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
It looked like Alzheimer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grande.
Grande throws a head kick that misses.
Alzheimer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Grande throws out a powerful jab.
Alzheimer is looking to clinch.
Alzheimer lands with a cross.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but Grande moved out of range nicely.
Grande throws a right and a left that Alzheimer avoids nicely.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Grande's shoulder, as Grande tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer with a hook.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Grande is out of range.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grande just manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer sizes up Grande with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut
and Grande counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzheimer shrugs it off.
Alzheimer defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
Alzheimer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grande moves out of range as Alzheimer throws a body kick.
Alzheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Grande counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzheimer.
Grande scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande digs a good hook to Alzheimer's body.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws a push kick but Alzheimer slaps the foot to one side.
Grande gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Alzheimer as the two fighters clinch.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer lands a shot to the body.
Grande is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer jumps guard and drags Grande to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzheimer. That snapped Grande's head back.
Grande digs a good body shot into Alzheimer's ribs.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer forces Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Alzheimer is pushing Grande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Friedrich Alzheimer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Grande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grande's gas tank.
Alzheimer manages to pull guard.
Grande trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alzheimer's guard.
Alzheimer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alzheimer has his foot on Grande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grande works his way back into a safe position though.
Alzheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alzheimer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alzheimer trying to keep a closed guard but Grande is proving a slippery customer.
Alzheimer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alzheimer working for a triangle but Grande defends it easily.
Grande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzheimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grande has managed to get both his arms back between Alzheimer's legs - danger averted.
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.
Alzheimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grande wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grande won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here.
Alzheimer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grande gets to his feet. Alzheimer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grande missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Grande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzheimer doesn't seem phased though.
Grande slips a jab from Alzheimer.
Grande takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande pushes Alzheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande misses with some punches.
Alzheimer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries to stall but Grande uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Grande misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is pushing Grande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alzheimer presses Grande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Alzheimer's ribcage. Alzheimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Grande.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer taking a breather.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Alzheimer pushes Grande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Grande turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alzheimer takes a step back to recover.
Alzheimer lands a front kick.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Grande counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grande scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Grande checks a leg kick.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grande stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Grande avoids the punch easily.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grande takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grande just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande closes the distance and pushes Alzheimer back into the cage.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzheimer successfully pulls guard.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grande manages to get himself to full guard.
Alzheimer passes Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alzheimer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alzheimer is trying to work for a kimura but Grande is defending well.
Grande tries to kick Alzheimer off in order to stand up. Alzheimer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer wants to control for a moment but Grande uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alzheimer is working for a kimura but Grande is defending it quite comfortably.
Grande is trying to stand back up but Alzheimer is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grande is just riding it out for now. Alzheimer eventually gives up the hold.
Grande blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alzheimer.
Grande is refusing to be controlled, as Alzheimer sits in half guard.
Alzheimer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grande is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Friedrich Alzheimer!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich Alzheimer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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