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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonglong Li (ranked 2908 p4p, 317 weight class) and Thug Life (ranked 1875 p4p, 220 weight class). Life has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Yonglong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thug Life!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Life finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Life has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Life's head.
Li lands with a kick to the temple. Life shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Life moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Life
and Li counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Life throws a right and a left that both miss.
Life fakes the leg kick and cracks Li in the body.
Life slips under a jab from Li.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Life scores with a nice strike.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Life crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Li - the referee stops the clock and Life gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Li. Life manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Life scores with a shot to the body.
Li thuds a left hand into Life's body.
Life throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Life chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Life loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Life delivers a nice body kick.
Life throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Life fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Life connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Life throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Life manages to avoid it.
Life cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Life takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Life tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Life thumps Li with a low kick.
Li 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.
Life walks into a straight right hand from Li.
Life throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li throws a hook but Life blocks it.
A big left from Life misses.
Life tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a low kick but Life moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws the left hand but Life avoids the punch easily.
Li lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Li lands with a right hand.
Life slips under a jab.
Life swings widly with a right hand
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Life jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Life loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Donk. Life catches Li right on the button with a cross.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Li thuds a left hand into Life's body.
Li avoids the body shot from Life.
Li lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Life at a distance.
Li lands with a straight right. Life didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li lands an overhand right.
Life stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Life lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Life.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Life - that will leave a mark!
Life tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Life.
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li connects with a body shot.
A jab from Li misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a looping overhand right but Life ducks down to avoid it.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Life.
Life misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Life appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with a body shot.
Life is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Li as he connects with a hook.
Li lands an overhand right.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Life uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
No joy there for Life, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Life seems unphased.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Life swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Life fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Life keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Life raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Life fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Life finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Life avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Life checks it well.
Life throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Life throws a leg kick that is checked
and Li counters with a nice body shot.
Life is looking to land body kicks.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Life can do to turn this around?
Li scores with a nice strike.
Life blocks a jab.
Life staying out of range there.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Life might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Li has got the better of the exchanges.
Li looks to land a left hand but Life moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Life throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Life uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Life takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Li misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Life slips a jab from Li.
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li scores with a hook.
Life swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Life looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Life slips a straight right by Li.
Life scores with a spinning back kick!
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Life throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Life fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Li - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life slips under a jab.
Life avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Life does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li connects with the punch.
Life throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li misses with a body shot.
Life jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Life throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Life is out of range and Li settles back down.
Life throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Li scores with a hook to the body. Life takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li digs a good body shot into Life's ribs.
Li jabs Life to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Life, right into the meat.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Life.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Life swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li fires out a quick counter leg kick but Life just manages to avoid it.
Life misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Life stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Life is out of range.
Life darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Li throws a hook but Life blocks it.
Life feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Life throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li takes a swing at Life's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Life looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life slips under a jab.
Li lands a jab.
Life lands with a nice body punch.
Life connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Life throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Life has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Life there as he acknowledges the shot.
Life throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Life moves away.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Life has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Li connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Li misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li throws a jab when Life was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Life takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Life.
Life throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Life walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Life walks into a stiff left hand from Li.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Life.
Life tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li takes a swing at Life's ribcage but misses.
Life throws a body shot but no joy.
Life feints a jab promting Li to slip. Life then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Life lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Life swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Li throws a head kick but Life moves out of range.
Good work by Li as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Li misses.
Life dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Life misses with a body punch.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lifes head.
Li presses Life against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Life takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Life's head.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li works on Life's body with a couple of short punches.
Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thug Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with a short shot to the head.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Life prevents a body shot from Li.
Li gets through Life's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yonglong Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Life lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Life can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life lands a shot to the body.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Life has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
Life scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Life misses with the head strike.
Li breaks the clinch.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Life off balance momentarily.
Li moves out of range as Life strikes.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Life's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Life scrambles back to his feet.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Life wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.
Li lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li dips to his left and cracks Life with an uppercut!
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Life cracks Li with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Li. Beautiful body shot.
Life misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Life slips a straight right by Li.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Life! But no joy.
Li lands with a shot to the body.
Li stuns Life with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Life misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Life, right into the meat.
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li misses with a double jab.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li scores with a nice strike.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonglong Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
Our winner, Yonglong Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 1399 p4p, 62 weight class) and Tim Lincekum (ranked 3313 p4p, 145 weight class). Lincekum has chosen BYOB as his entrance music. Tim Lincekum told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Festation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Lincekum!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lincekum really felt that one!
Festation looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Lincekum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lincekum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Festation's corner calls for a 1-2. Festation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Festation throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
As Festation backs off Lincekum throws a huge counter combo but Festation manages to avoid it all.
Lincekum takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum tries to move into range but Festation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Festation misses with a looping left.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Festation.
Lincekum checks the leg kick.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Festation.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lincekum misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum misses the body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Festation is looking to clinch but Lincekum is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation throws a right and a left that Lincekum avoids nicely.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum blocks the body kick.
Lincekum takes one on the button.
Festation misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Festation.
Festation rushes Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation is trying to push Lincekum away but Lincekum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Festation is working Lincekum over against the cage.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Lincekum won't want to take too many of those.
Lincekum tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Festation.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Lincekum wants to take the fight to the mat but Festation manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincekum has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Festation.
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!
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum is pushing Festation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Festation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Lincekum blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Festation slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Festation throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Festation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincekum can pounce on him.
Festation slips under a jab from Lincekum.
Festation connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lincekum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincekum controls his hands.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lincekum can do to turn this around?
Lincekum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum landing knees to the head.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Festation tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation wants to stall.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Lincekum gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Lincekum.
Stalling in the clinch from Lincekum.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum misses with some punches.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lincekum looking to stall.
Festation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Festation lands a body punch.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Lincekum prevents a body shot from Festation.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincekum circles away.
Lincekum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
Festation throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Festation misses with a low kick as Lincekum jumps back.
Festation cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Festation's leg. Festation is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation misses with a double jab.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Lincekum does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincekum misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Festation darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lincekum misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lincekum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lincekum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation rushes Lincekum and presses him up against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Festation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation is trying to stall.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation stalling in the clinch but Lincekum improves position.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Lincekum is blocking nicely.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum lands a nice knee to the body.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation landing knees to the body.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Festation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Lincekum looking to throw knees to the head but Festation is blocking nicely.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Festation breaks the clinch.
Lincekum throws a big shot that misses.
Festation throws a lazy head kick
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Festation has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
In defeat, Tim Lincekum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butt Wipe (ranked 1966 p4p, 239 weight class) and Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 2595 p4p, 291 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramadan's choice of entrance music: Positive Vibration. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butt Wipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjuna Ramadan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramadan shoots in and gets a takedown into Wipe's guard.
Wipe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramadan has gone for a leg lock! Wipe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramadan's guard.
Ramadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wipe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramadan on the ground.
Ramadan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wipe passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wipe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramadan controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadan is trying to maintain the position but Wipe is very close to passing his half guard.
Wipe has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ramadan works to full guard.
Ramadan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wipe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wipe defends well.
Wipe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramadan, up you get!
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.
Ramadan rushes Wipe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramadan stalls.
Wipe prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramadan trying to control the position but instead, Wipe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramadan into the cage.
Wipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wipe.
Ramadan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wipe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wipe gets caught napping as Ramadan dives in and scores a takedown. Wipe manages to retain guard.
Ramadan is standing up over Wipe. Wipe looks to escape but Ramadan dives into side control.
Ramadan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wipe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramadan's guard! Nice work there by Wipe!
Ramadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing Wipe from standing up.
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramadan has his feet on Wipe's thighs here. He's pushed Wipe off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wipe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 940 p4p, 113 weight class) and Esko Marttinen (ranked 1315 p4p, 159 weight class). Karjalainen's entrance music is Sentenced - End of the Road. A fine choice. Marttinen has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Esko Marttinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Marttinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karjalainen defending well though.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marttinen wants to free his trapped foot but Karjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karjalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is controlling Marttinen's posture.
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karjalainen is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marttinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marttinen passes into half guard.
Karjalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marttinen throwing shots but Karjalainen is blocking nicely.
Marttinen trying to mount his opponent but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karjalainen manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karjalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marttinen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is fighting to break Karjalainen's control of his arms but Karjalainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Karjalainen off balance momentarily.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
Karjalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one.
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Marttinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marttinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen connects with a looping right hand.
Karjalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well.
Marttinen throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
Marttinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marttinen throws a leg kick which misses Karjalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Karjalainen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Marttinen's leg but Marttinen calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Karjalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Karjalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Marttinen misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Karjalainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen with a poor takedown
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marttinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marttinen throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Karjalainen wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving.
Karjalainen cracks Marttinen with a solid left hand.
Karjalainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marttinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karjalainen is looking to advance position but Marttinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Karjalainen tries to lock up and control but Marttinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marttinen.
Esko Marttinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marttinen unloads with some shots from mount but Karjalainen bucks and avoids them well.
Marttinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karjalainen tries to hold on but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen holds on for dear life, controlling Marttinen's posture momentarily.
Karjalainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Karjalainen is bucking up trying to escape but Marttinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karjalainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marttinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Karjalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marttinen thows a huge punch but Karjalainen dodges it nicely.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Karjalainen is pressing down on Marttinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Marttinen wants to control from the top but Karjalainen keeps moving.
Karjalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karjalainen is on top in guard.
Marttinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marttinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body
and Karjalainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marttinen's guard.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen is working from the bottom.
Karjalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marttinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karjalainen is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Karjalainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marttinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marttinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Marttinen sits in half guard.
Karjalainen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Marttinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karjalainen is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Marttinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen wants to control the pace but Karjalainen is squirming around nicely.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking to get to half guard.
Marttinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karjalainen is now in Marttinen's guard. A big mistake from Marttinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Karjalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Marttinen.
Karjalainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Karjalainen from controlling successfully.
Marttinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karjalainen escapes and throws Marttinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Karjalainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marttinen is avoiding damage well.
Marttinen is trying to control Karjalainen's posture but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marttinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Karjalainen grinds an elbow into Marttinen's temple.
The ground and pound from Karjalainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marttinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marttinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karjalainen wants to control but Marttinen is keeping busy.
Marttinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marttinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karjalainen trying to control but Marttinen postures up.
Karjalainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esko Marttinen.
Well Marttinen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esko Marttinen!
Esko Marttinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Karter (ranked 1112 p4p, 137 weight class) and Philip Gallagher (ranked 1366 p4p, 165 weight class). Gallagher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Vindictives - Stupid Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gallagher's guard.
Karter trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Karter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gallagher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gallagher has his hands on Karter's head, controlling the position.
Karter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karter landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher working a defensive guard here.
Karter distracts Gallagher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gallagher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karter looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karter wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter wants to sweep but no luck.
Karter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallagher defends it easily.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher stands and steps away. Karter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gallagher feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Gallagher misses with the combination.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karter misses with a takedown
and Gallagher counters with a low kick, right behind Karter 's knee.
Gallagher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter misses with a left hand
and Gallagher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gallagher, as that shot connected.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philip Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Gallagher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallagher thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karter momentarily.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karter fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Karter misses.
A nice side step and Gallagher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
and Gallagher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Karter shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Karter.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Karter.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter throws a leg kick but Gallagher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gallagher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philip Gallagher 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.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Gallagher tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karter tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Karter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gallagher has his feet on Karter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter misses with a hook to the body
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher lands an overhand right.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut.
Philip Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gallagher leaves Karter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter throws a right and a left that Gallagher avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallagher kicks Karter off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Karter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gallagher cracks the inside of Karter's front leg.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Karter looks for the body kick but Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallagher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A jab from Gallagher does it's job there.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Karter with a series of wild strikes but Karter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Karter avoids it well.
Gallagher lands a head kick. Karter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Karter finds it's way through Gallagher's defenses.
Gallagher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karter ducks right into an uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a looping right.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karter.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Gallagher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gallagher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Gallagher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karter dives in and scores a takedown into Gallagher's guard.
Karter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karter.
Karter connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Gallagher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter misses with a right hand
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.
Karter throws a body kick that misses.
Karter jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karter throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Karter works Gallagher's body with a nice hook.
Karter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karter checks a leg kick.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter throws a head kick that Gallagher semi-blocks.
Gallagher is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Karter. Gallagher falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Karter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Karter!
In his post fight interview, Chris Karter gave a big smile as he said 'I piss excellence! .'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 810 p4p, 133 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 1023 p4p, 162 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soszynski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fire and Flame by Rotting Christ. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
209 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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28
209 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bennet jabs Soszynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Soszynski does it's job there.
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Soszynski presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszynski misses with the head strike.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soszynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszynski lands a left hand.
Soszynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Soszynski fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
A shot in the inside from Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Soszynski lands with a left to the head.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszynski.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Soszynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet is leaning against Soszynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soszynskis head.
Soszynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Soszynski pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Soszynski digs a right hand underneath Bennet's ribcage. Bennet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soszynski lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszynski.
Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet looks winded!
Soszynski is working Bennet over against the cage.
Soszynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Soszynski lands a body punch.
Soszynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Soszynski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski lands a right hand.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Soszynski controls the action.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Soszynski cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Soszynski.
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Soszynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Soszynski drops Bennet with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bennet! Soszynski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
Krystian Soszynski 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 768 p4p, 89 weight class) and Manuel La Bor (ranked 1181 p4p, 128 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Under the Blood. La Bor has chosen Centuries as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Manuel La Bor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
Dall defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall staying out of range there.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Bor lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor takes one to the side of the head.
Dall blocks the body kick.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall feints a jab promting La Bor to slip. Dall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. La Bor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dall moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
A big left from La Bor misses.
La Bor walks into a left hand.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and La Bor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dall throws the left hand but La Bor avoids the punch easily.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
La Bor defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
La Bor misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall moves away from the strike by La Bor.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
That kick from Dall tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall 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.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
As La Bor backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with a low kick.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Dall.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. La Bor moves away and avoids it.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but La Bor moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor checks a low kick from Dall.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dall defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
La Bor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped La Bor's head back.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Bor finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind La Bor 's knee.
La Bor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
La Bor wants to stand back up but Dall manages to pass into side control.
La Bor regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
La Bor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
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 Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dall misses with a straight right.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Dall.
La Bor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall with a nice cross.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. La Bor tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Bor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor motions for Dall to come forward. La Bor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Dall misses
and La Bor counters with a slapping leg kick.
La Bor blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from La Bor does no damage.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
Dall checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Dall.
La Bor swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Dall avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Bor.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
That kick from Dall tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall blocks a jab.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
La Bor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall slips a jab from La Bor.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
A punch combination from La Bor misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Dall scores with a four punch combination!
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
La Bor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Bor slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
La Bor 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
La Bor tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor wants to control but Dall postures up.
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on La Bor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
La Bor is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but La Bor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Bor wants to control but Dall postures up.
La Bor manages to get back to half guard.
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.
La Bor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from La Bor.
Dall postures up.
La Bor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Bor wants to hit a switch here but Dall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for La Bor there!
La Bor tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall prevents La Bor from getting the reversal.
Dall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Bor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
La Bor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
La Bor is looking to get to half guard.
Dall has control of La Bor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Bor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Bor can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor is still trying to improve position.
La Bor tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall has control of La Bor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Bor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Bor tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
La Bor is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Bor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Bor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebyn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dall 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ebyn Dall!
After the fight, Ebyn Dall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 250 p4p, 32 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 899 p4p, 116 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stevenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevenson scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson with a jab.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Stevenson.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a series of strikes. Stevenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Stevenson 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.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Stevenson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Murphy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Stevenson feints a jab promting Murphy to slip. Stevenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murphy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevenson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Stevenson sees coming a mile off.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
As Stevenson backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
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!
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Murphy throws a low kick but Stevenson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Stevenson was not able to check.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stevenson.
Murphy tries to land a body kick
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Murphy rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Stevenson stumbling back into the cage.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevenson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Stevenson misses with a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Stevenson 's knee.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
Stevenson punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Murphy 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.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevenson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murphy slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a one two combo.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Murphy moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Stevenson saw that one coming.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stevenson darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
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 Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stevenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Stevenson settles back down.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy tries to work over Stevenson's front leg with a kick but Stevenson checks it.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
As Stevenson backs away, Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Murphy cracks Stevenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Stevenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Stevenson down.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murphy. That one must have hurt.
Stevenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy 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.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy wants to slow Stevenson down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevenson lands with a nice body kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Murphy!
A relieved looking Tobias Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stein (ranked 105 p4p, 14 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 475 p4p, 69 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Falling Sky. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joost Van Buren was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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222 lbs
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206 lbs
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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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren with a jab.
Stein avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren slips a jab from Stein.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Stein tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Stein misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stein momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Stein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Stein wants to clinch.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Van Buren counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stein slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Stein lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Stein takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Van Buren is rocked!
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Stein misses.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren thumps Stein with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Stein throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a head kick.
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Stein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
A lazy left from Van Buren finds it's target.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein slips under a jab.
A combination from Stein does no damage.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein blocks a jab.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein walks into a left hand.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Van Buren - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Buren - the referee stops the clock and Stein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Buren. Stein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head shot.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stein eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Stein lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 head kick from Stein lands but Van Buren takes it in his stride.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Stein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Van Buren defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Stein backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses the body punch
and Van Buren counters with a two punch combo.
Stein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren with a jab.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein throws a front kick aimed at Van Buren's knee but Van Buren avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 6 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 30 p4p, 3 weight class). Ira Wright told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Andreev 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.
Andreev throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wright lands a nice hook to Andreev's body. Andreev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Andreev misses with a looping left.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andreev.
Wright throws a head kick but Andreev moves out of range.
Andreev tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wright will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright slips under a jab from Andreev.
Ira Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andreev is able to avoid easily.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Wright.
Andreev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andreev throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Andreev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright feints and then cracks Andreev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andreev down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Andreev connects with a crisp jab.
Andreev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andreev finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Andreev moves out of range easily.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andreev swinging wildly here.
Andreev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Andreev ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Andreev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreev fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Andreev is looking for a counter combo.
Andreev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Andreev as he checks the leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright has Andreev pulled in close to control his posture.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
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 Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andreev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andreev walks into a jab.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Andreev connects with a single shot there.
Andreev blocks the body kick.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreev's head.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Andreev checks a low kick from Wright.
Andreev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Andreev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a big shot that misses.
Wright tries a low kick but Andreev avoids it.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a nice body shot.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andreev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andreev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wright.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andreev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andreev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev working some strikes from top position.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andreev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andreev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andreev.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright pushes Andreev away with a front kick.
Andreev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Andreev avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Andreev is out of range.
Andreev lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
Andreev misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Andreev misses the target.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright cracks Andreev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Andreev moves his leg out of the way.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andreev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andreev is in Wright's guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Andreev 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.
Andreev scoring with some ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is really struggling to control Wright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andreev with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev throws a big elbow that misses.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
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.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Andreev down.
Andreev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses the jab.
Andreev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andreev checks a leg kick.
It looked like Andreev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Andreev ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Andreev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright cracks Andreev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Andreev's head.
Andreev throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Andreev.
Andreev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andreev throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andreev tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Andreev.
Wright throws a low kick but Andreev moves out of range easily.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright defending well as Andreev loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andreev's hands.
That kick from Wright tenderised Andreev's leg. Andreev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andreev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andreev's head backwards.
Andreev misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
It looked like Andreev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Andreev.
Andreev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreev.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Andreev slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ira Wright just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andreev.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andreev.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Andreev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andreev with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wright has his hands on Andreev's head, controlling the position.
Andreev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Andreev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Andreev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andreev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright is looking to stand up but Andreev isn't so interested in that idea.
Andreev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Andreev postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Andreev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Wright's guard.
Andreev postures up.
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.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andreev.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Andreev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andreev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andreev doesn't seem phased though.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Andreev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Andreev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev had his way with Ira Wright in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andreev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Andreev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright jabs Andreev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andreev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Andreev moved out of range nicely.
Andreev misses with a straight right.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a hook but Andreev blocks it.
Andreev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreev at a distance.
Wright scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andreev throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev slips a jab from Wright.
Andreev throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Andreev moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Andreev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andreev blocks a leg kick.
Andreev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andreev scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Andreev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Andreev as he checks the leg kick.
Andreev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Andreev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Andreev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Andreev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andreev on the side of the head.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Andreev.
A nice combination there by Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Andreev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright is trying to control the position but Andreev postures up.
Andreev throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Andreev advances position into side control!
Andreev lands an elbow.
Andreev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev lands a nice forearm strike.
Andreev in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Andreev.
Andreev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ira Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ira Wright 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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