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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe River (ranked 2538 p4p, 286 weight class) and Sergio Bujol (ranked 2143 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergio Bujol enters the cage!

River
vs
Bujol

170 cm
35
160 lbs
20 - 3 - 0

180 cm
40
159 lbs
33 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Bujol wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Bujol's shoulder, as Bujol tries to avoid the shot.

River tries to keep at a distance but Bujol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bujol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks an elbow strike from Bujol.
Bujol blocking some punches.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bujol told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol blocks a body shot from River.
Bujol effectively controlling the action here.
Bujol is working River over against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from River.

River breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
River throws a wild body kick that Bujol sees coming a mile off.
Bujol moves out of range as River strikes.
River misses with a looping right.

Bujol closes the distance and clinches.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Bujol avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Bujol blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bujol lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River avoids the elbow strike from Bujol, against the cage.
Bujol slowing the pace effectively.

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

Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.

River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Bujol.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bujol blocks a head kick by River.
Bujol tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bujol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a looping overhand right but Bujol ducks down to avoid it.
Bujol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bujol.
Bujol slips under a jab from River.
River misses with a double jab.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bujol looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River scores with a head kick. Bujol tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Bujol gets a clinch.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bujol trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bujol into the cage.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Bujol tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Bujol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bujol's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bujol.
River prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Bujol digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bujol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol wants to stall.
River lands with a right to the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River presses Bujol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands with a light punch inside.
Bujol stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River 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.

River connects with a body shot.

Bujol has managed to clinch.
River cracks Bujol with a nice body shot.
Joe River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bujol controls his hands.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol blocks a jab.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bujol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol misses with a straight right.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bujol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from River.
Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River throws a right hand that Bujol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bujol also avoids with ease.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from River.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujol defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River cracks Bujol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Bujol throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
Bujol moves away from the strike by River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bujol sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Bujol gets a clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bujol controls his hands.
Bujol is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River misses with a body punch.

River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bujol looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Bujol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bujol throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a wild body kick that Bujol sees coming a mile off.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Bujol counters with a left and a right that stings River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

River moves into the clinch successfully.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bujol.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bujol blocks an uppercut.

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

River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Bujol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bujol tries to tie him up.
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
River tries to clinch up but Bujol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
River throws out a loose jab but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
River slips under a jab from Bujol.
River is looking to counter punch.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
Bujol tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Bujol's head back.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bujol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from River.
Bujol is looking to clinch.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bujol connects with a jab.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!

Bujol tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bujol.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bujol can do to turn this around?
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bujol - that landed with a thud.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol taking a breather.
River lands a right hand.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bujol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bujol.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bujol trying to stall but River improves his position.
River is leaning against Bujol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from River.
River cracks Bujol with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by River.

River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bujol doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by River.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River missing with a left hand there. Bujol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bujol wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River misses with a straight left.
Bujol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bujol.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bujol.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Bujol is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol just leaning against River, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from River.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol misses with the head strike.
River prevents a body shot from Bujol.
River lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bujol tries to tie him up.
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol is stalling here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 1313 p4p, 63 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 2527 p4p, 125 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.

Festation
vs
Kersikov

166 cm
33
140 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

167 cm
40
142 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation swinging wildly here.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Festation does no damage.
Festation sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Festation avoids it this time.
Festation looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Festation misses.
Festation swinging wildly here.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Festation lands.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a combination. Festation tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kersikov throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.

Festation has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation landing knees to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Festation misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Kersikov trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Festation gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
Festation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Festations head.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Festation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Festation - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Festation back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Festation working Kersikov over with knees to the body.
Festation presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Festation digs a right hand into Kersikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kersikov's gas tank.
A short left from Festation.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Festation.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Festation is having none of it.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Festation has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Festation.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Festation wants to stall.
Festation tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Festation's efforts to push away.
Festation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov trying to stall but Festation improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Knees to the body from Festation.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Festation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Festation. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Festation.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Festation avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Festation continues to drive forward.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Festation as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov 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.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Festation saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Festation scores with a nice head shot.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Festation moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Festation as the two fighters clinch.
Festation struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Festation lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Festation as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Festation lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.

Festation manages to break the clinch.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Festation finds it's target.
Festation cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Kersikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Festation misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Kersikov catches Festation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Festation appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Festation makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mana Festation.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Festation, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 1646 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ismo Leikola (ranked 1441 p4p, 160 weight class). La Bor comes into the arena with Centuries blaring out of the sound system. Leikola has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

La Bor
vs
Leikola

179 cm
36
152 lbs
27 - 18 - 2

169 cm
35
146 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismo Leikola!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Leikola.
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leikola lands with a good body shot.
Leikola tries to clinch up.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Leikola saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from La Bor.
Leikola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

La Bor tries to keep at a distance but Leikola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leikola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Bor lands a hook that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Leikola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leikola misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leikola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Leikola on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor lands a shoulder strike.
Leikola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Leikola has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leikola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as La Bor walks away with a smile on his face. Leikola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Leikola lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
La Bor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leikola blocks a leg kick.
Leikola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leikola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Bor circles away quickly and effectively.
Leikola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leikola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leikola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Bor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Bor.
Leikola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leikola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leikola wants to counter with a clinch but La Bor pushes him away.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leikola.
La Bor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leikola just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Leikola misses.
La Bor with a hook.
Leikola misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
Leikola wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leikola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Bor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leikola.
Nice uppercut lands for Leikola. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Leikola.
La Bor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leikola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Leikola down.
Leikola misses with a straight right.
Leikola misses the jab.
La Bor scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leikola.
Leikola gets off balance looking for a body kick

and La Bor counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leikola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leikola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
La Bor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leikola lands a nice hook to La Bor's body. La Bor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leikola thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leikola throws a head kick that misses

and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
La Bor tries to work over Leikola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leikola's elbow.
Leikola misses with a body punch.
Leikola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Leikola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Leikola misses.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Leikola is out of range.
Leikola throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leikola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Leikola throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Leikola tries to land a front kick but La Bor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Leikola cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Leikola moved out of range.
That kick from Leikola tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Leikola.
Leikola throws a head kick that misses.
Leikola lands with a good body shot.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leikola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leikola wants to slow La Bor down by chopping away at his legs.
Leikola swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leikola - that will leave a mark!
La Bor misses with a straight right.
A jab from La Bor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismo Leikola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Leikola moves away from the strike by La Bor.
Leikola is looking to land body kicks.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Leikola misses.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leikola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Leikola misses.
Leikola moves away from the strike by La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leikola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leikola tries to clinch but La Bor moves away
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
Leikola just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leikola scores with a head kick.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor throws a hook but Leikola avoids it easily.
Leikola needs to keep his hands up - La Bor had a free shot at his head there.
Leikola takes one to the side of the head.
Leikola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leikola throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Leikola throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
Leikola misses with an uppercut.
Leikola is looking to land body kicks.
La Bor works Leikola's body with a nice hook.
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ismo Leikola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor sets himself, and Leikola steps forward looking for the clinch! La Bor avoids it this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for La Bor.
Leikola throws a sloppy body shot

and La Bor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Bor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leikola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leikola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
Leikola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. La Bor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leikola can turn it around.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manuel La Bor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from La Bor.
Leikola blocks a body shot from La Bor.

Leikola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leikola connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
Leikola misses with a straight left.
La Bor throws a jab when Leikola was well out of range.
La Bor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leikola.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
It seemed like Leikola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leikola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor.
Leikola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leikola slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor scores with a leg kick.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor cracks Leikola with an open hand slap.
Leikola throws a big shot that misses.
Leikola throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leikola looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Leikola blocks the low kick.
Leikola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leikola.
As Leikola tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Leikola manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor catches Leikola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leikola throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leikola tries a low kick but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leikola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leikola lets loose with a powerful body kick. La Bor will feel that in the morning.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leikola punishes La Bor's body with a nice straight punch.
Leikola is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leikola misses with a leg kick
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Leikola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leikola throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor pushes Leikola away with a front kick.
Leikola throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leikola throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leikola back to the cage. La Bor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Leikola is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Leikola's head back.
Leikola is still on wobbly legs! Can La Bor finish him?
Leikola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leikola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leikola swings widly with a right hand
and La Bor scores with a counter punch that sends Leikola to the canvas! La Bor smells blood - he's punishing Leikola with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leikola has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel La Bor!
Our winner, Manuel La Bor, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 1044 p4p, 143 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1253 p4p, 169 weight class). Com comes to the cage accompanied by Bombs Away. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Com
vs
Stevenson

178 cm
33
175 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

180 cm
28
175 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Com displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Com checks it.
Com throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevenson.
Stevenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Com with a body shot.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Com walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stevenson checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Com.
Com staying out of range there.
Stevenson moves out of range as Com throws a body kick.
Com fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Com avoids a punch combination nicely.
Com throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Com scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Com.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Stevenson darts in and clinches Com up against the cage.
Com working aggressively here.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Com breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Com lands a nice looking body kick.
Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Com's head.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Com listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Com closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Com with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stevenson controls Com momentarily but Com frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Com accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Com with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Com wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Com loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Com throws a big right hand that misses.
Com throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Com wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Com controls the pace.
Com scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Com tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Com from controlling successfully.
Com postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson pulls Com in close to his closed guard and prevents Com from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Com lands a couple of digs.
Com trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Com throws a strike but Stevenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Com is looking for a triangle here but Stevenson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Com tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working away.
Com tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Com's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Com sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Com trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looks like Com has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Com jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Com.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stevenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevenson swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCom.
Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Com.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Com.
Com cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Com in his tracks.
Com is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson is looking to slow Com down with leg kicks.
Com throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Com throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Com.
Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Com connects with a solid leg kick.
Com connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Com.
Com jabs Stevenson right on the nose. Stevenson blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Com slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Com sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Com's ribs.
Donk. Stevenson catches Com right on the button with a cross.
Com lands a leg kick that knocks Stevenson off balance momentarily.
Stevenson throws out a leg kick but Com moves out of range and Stevenson only half commits.
Com lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Com cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
Stevenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Com connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Com.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.

Com 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Com trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Com loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Com 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.
Com postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Com makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Com working some strikes from top position.
Com scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Com is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com scoring with punches to the head and body.
Com slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Com is having none of it.
Com working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Com throwing strikes but missing.
Com slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Com lands with a nice body kick.
Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Com.
Stevenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Com is out of range and Stevenson settles back down.
Com connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Com misses its intended target.
Com with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com scores with a shot to the body.
Com ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Com ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Com shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Com fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Com avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Com cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.
Com closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Com pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Com blocks a leg kick.
Com fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bomb Com. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Com looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Com, as that shot connected.
Stevenson clobbers Com with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Com throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Com tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stevenson defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Com scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Com misses with a looping left.
Com takes one on the button.
Stevenson throws a hook but Com avoids it easily.
Com throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Com takes one to the chin there.
Com looks to throw the jab but Stevenson is out of range.
Com misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevenson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Com throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Com attempts a counter takedown but Stevenson avoids it well and moves away.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson moves out of range as Com throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks.
Com closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Com pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Com's calf.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Com.
Stevenson throws out a counter right but Com avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Com throws a leg kick
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Com throws a solid leg kick but Stevenson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Com.
Com lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Com throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Com.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Com throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Com lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Com throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
Com avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Com misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
Com moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson throws a hook but Com avoids it easily.
Adonis Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Com moved away.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Com is able to avoid easily.
Stevenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Com, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Com is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevenson's half guard.
Com throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Com throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Com missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Com seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stevenson tries to kick Com off but Com keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is not content to let Com control the position.

Stevenson looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Com thows a huge punch but Stevenson dodges it nicely.
Com thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Com throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Com missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Com trying to control from Stevenson's half guard. Stevenson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Com throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Com.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Com slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Com trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
Com throws an elbow but Stevenson slips to the side and avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
In his post fight interview, Bomb Com started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 579 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 627 p4p, 89 weight class). Strong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Stronger. 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.

Diggs
vs
Strong

190 cm
32
265 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

194 cm
33
242 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Groove Gear

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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong misses with a double jab
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
A jab from Strong misses.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Strong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strong's coach down at Underground MMA- Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs slips a straight right by Strong.
Diggs slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong slips a straight right by Diggs.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Strong seems unphased.
Jab from Strong.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strong's knee momentarily.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strong throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Strong tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Strong misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong misses with a wild combination.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Mark Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strong's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strong.
Strong is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs stuns Strong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Diggs throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong checks a low kick from Diggs.
Donk. Strong catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
It looks like Diggs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Diggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diggs.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Strong looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Strong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong jabs at Diggs's body.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Strong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diggs misses the jab.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Strong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Strong staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a jab to the nose.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Strong misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong cracks Diggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Strong lands a left and a right that send Diggs crashing to the mat, dazed. Strong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Diggs is rocked!
Diggs walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Strong swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Strong!
A very excited looking Mark Strong 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Turnbull (ranked 530 p4p, 73 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 839 p4p, 113 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Turnbull
vs
Biggs

200 cm
33
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

190 cm
37
225 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biggs throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Biggs.
Turnbull throws a sloppy body shot
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Biggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turnbull. That did some damage!
A jab from Turnbull finds it's way through Biggs's defenses.

It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Turnbull will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turnbull's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Turnbull cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Biggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Biggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that misses.

Turnbull has managed to clinch.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Biggs avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Biggs tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Turnbull.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Biggs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Biggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Biggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Biggs lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Biggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Biggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Biggs looks winded!
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biggs's elbow.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Turnbull.

That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs misses with the head strike.
A short left from Turnbull.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull presses Biggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull is working Biggs over against the cage.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull tries to work over Biggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.

Biggs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Biggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnbull finish him?

The cut above Justin Biggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turnbull is leaning against Biggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull tries to work over Biggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biggs or not.
Turnbull throws a big uppercut that drops Biggs! More strikes from Turnbull and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Biggs lies dazed against the cage as Turnbull celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
A victorious Colin Turnbull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kosken Jorma (ranked 262 p4p, 37 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 614 p4p, 77 weight class). Kosken Jorma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jorma
vs
Head

175 cm
33
149 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

157 cm
37
154 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosken Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head lands with a straight right. Jorma didn't see that one coming.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Jorma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Head did well to prevent Jorma getting side control.
Head looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jorma throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Jorma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Head trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jorma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jorma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jorma scoring with strikes but Head is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma is landing with some decent strikes but Head is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jorma landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorma looking to finish with strikes here!

Head bucks Jorma off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head throws a hook to the side of Jorma's head but Jorma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Jorma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Head 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!
Jorma shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jorma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorma moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Head throws out a counter right but Jorma avoids it with no problem.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jorma to score with a decent uppercut.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Jorma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jorma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Jorma backing away here, and Head unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Jorma. Those never looked like landing.
Jorma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jorma avoids the body shot from Head.
Jorma wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
Head doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Jorma shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosken Jorma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorma avoids a kick to the body.
Jorma lands a front kick.
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Jorma.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorma is just out of range.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Jorma.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jorma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jorma with a jab.
Jorma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma lands a two punch combo.
Jorma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jorma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Jorma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorma scores with a jab. Head acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Head misses.
Head connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosken Jorma 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.

Jorma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Head throws out a counter right but Jorma avoids it with no problem.
Jorma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorma lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head walks into a jab.
Donk. Head catches Jorma right on the button with a cross.
Jorma looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Head on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?

Jorma dives in and scores a takedown into Head's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma stops Head from standing up.
Jorma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Head manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A low kick from Jorma misses
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head moves forwards but Jorma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorma tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head wants to slow Jorma down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorma with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jorma.
Jorma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jorma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Jorma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Head 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 Jorma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jorma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jorma lands a head shot.
Jorma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jorma scores with a kick to the body.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorma is just out of range.
Jorma blocks a leg kick.

Jorma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Head did well to prevent Jorma getting side control.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorma.
Head tries to kick Jorma off but Jorma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma drops an elbow to the side of Head's head.
Jorma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jorma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jorma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Head tries to kick Jorma off in order to stand up. Jorma Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Head sneaks out the side door and pushes Jorma away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Jorma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jorma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.

Jorma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jorma crashes against the mat.
Head is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Head is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sloppy strikes there by Jorma.
Head takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Head is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Head is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jorma connects with a decent elbow.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Jorma drags him back down.
Jorma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosken Jorma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jorma lands with a good body shot.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Head takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jorma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Jorma counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Jorma misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Jorma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Head avoids the body shot from Jorma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma works the jab nicely.
Jorma with a hook.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Jorma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head stuns Jorma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Jorma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jorma.
Jorma checks the leg kick.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Jorma.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head walks into a left hand.
Jorma moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Head feints a counter leg kick.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorma counters with a series of strikes. Head will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jorma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma misses with a right hand
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head avoids the head kick by Jorma.
Nice shot lands for Jorma.
Head takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Jorma misses with a jab to the body
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma connects with the punch.
A jab from Head misses.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jorma misses with a combination
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jorma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Head is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jorma lands some shots froms side control.

Jorma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Jorma drags him back down.

Head bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Head there.
Head 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma misses with a hook.
Jorma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Jorma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Head's guard.
Jorma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Head has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jorma is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jorma jumps guard and drags Head to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jorma looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Jorma misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosken Jorma!
Kosken Jorma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Murha (ranked 204 p4p, 25 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 411 p4p, 62 weight class). Parade has chosen I KILL Cause I'm Hungry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murha
vs
Parade

189 cm
25
226 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

183 cm
29
205 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Murha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parade throws a good cross that connects.
Murha 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.
Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade scores with a push kick.
Parade fakes the leg kick and cracks Murha in the body.
Murha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Parade
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade misses with a head kick.
Murha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parade cracks Murha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Murha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade scores with a nice head shot.
Parade misses with a left hand
and Murha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade.
Parade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.

Parade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade stalling in the clinch but Murha improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murha wants to get back to striking at distance but Parade won't allow it.
Murha is working Parade over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade blocking some punches.
Parade working aggressively here.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.

Murha manages to break the clinch.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parade looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade counters with a body kick.
That kick from Parade tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murha throws a low kick but Parade moves out of range easily.
Parade misses with a straight right.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Parade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Parade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parade throws a push kick but Murha slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parade. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha looks to land a body kick but Parade moved away.
Parade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parade.
Murha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage Parade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Murha lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parade avoids the body shot from Murha.
Murha moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParade.
Parade tries to work over Murha's front leg with a kick but Murha checks it.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parade's calf.
Parade tried to score with a low kick but Murha checks it.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Parade misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parade.
Parade 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.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Murha motions for Parade to come forward. Murha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Parade misses
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha misses with a low kick.
Murha lands a nice looking body kick.
Murha scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade misses with a low kick.
As Parade backs away, Murha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Parade throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Murha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parade digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Parade throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parade is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Murha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murha sets himself, and Parade steps forward looking for the clinch! Murha avoids it this time.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade tries to work over Murha's front leg with a kick but Murha checks it.
Murha is looking to counter punch.
Parade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade slips under a jab from Murha.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Parade cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha misses with a double jab.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade catches Murha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parade has Murha up against the cage in a clinch.

Murha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade walks into a straight right hand from Murha.
Parade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murha 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 Parade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parade connects with an inside leg kick.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade throws a sloppy body shot
and Murha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murha is looking to counter punch.
Murha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Parade seems unphased.
Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Parade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Parade missing with a left hand there. Murha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Murha there.

That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parade replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murha blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Parade feints a counter leg kick.
Parade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parade stuns Murha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parade.
Murha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murha duly obliges.
Murha works the jab nicely.

Parade is rocked!
A head kick misses from Parade.
Murha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Parade just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Parade tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha misses with a straight left.
Parade counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Parade.
Parade cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parade moves out of range of the strikes.
Murha backing away here, and Parade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rage Parade.
Well Parade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Parade!
Our winner, Rage Parade, 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 381 p4p, 46 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 266 p4p, 37 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fitzpatrick
vs
Hijikata

180 cm
29
165 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

178 cm
27
159 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hijikata feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Hijikata scoring well with a low kick there.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick blocks the body kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hijikata, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Hijikata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hijikata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch but Fitzpatrick keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Hijikata in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is struggling to control the position.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Hijikata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hijikata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hijikata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzpatrick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hijikata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Fitzpatrick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzpatrick's shoulder, as Fitzpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Hijikata throws a low kick, looking for Fitzpatrick's leg but Fitzpatrick calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick blocks a low kick nicely.

Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick keeps control of Hijikata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzpatrick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hijikata can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Hijikata improves his position.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata is trying to break free.
Fitzpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
Hijikata content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Come on Hijikata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fitzpatrick forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.

Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick moves forwards but Hijikata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but Hijikata circles away.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hijikata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hijikata counter with a right hand.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hijikata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hijikata tests Fitzpatrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hijikata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.

Hijikata breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hijikata. Fitzpatrick shrugs it off though.
Hijikata is looking to slow Fitzpatrick down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Fitzpatrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hijikata.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a front kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.

Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hijikata's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Hijikata being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Hijikata leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick is working Hijikata over against the cage.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A lazy body kick from Hijikata
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Fitzpatrick clinches up with Hijikata and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hijikata tries to circle away but Fitzpatrick has him pinned against the cage.
Hijikata is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzpatrick has double underhooks.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.

It looks like Toshi Hijikata has been cut.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Hijikata trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Hijikata avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Hijikata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Hijikata shrugs off.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hijikata's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hijikata avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzpatrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hijikata.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hijikata is predictable there
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Fitzpatrick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to the head.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Hijikata misses with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hijikata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Hijikata shakes it off.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick moves into range and clinches up with Hijikata.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Hijikata.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 82 p4p, 9 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 182 p4p, 23 weight class). Alzheimer comes into the arena with The Worlds Greatest blaring out of the sound system. Zhai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sampans kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Alzheimer
vs
Zhai

163 cm
31
143 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

169 cm
36
146 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Sportivité
Urban Fighter

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzheimer throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzheimer. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Zhai.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Zhai doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzheimer circles away.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Alzheimer lands with a hook. Zhai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhai. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhai. That did some damage!
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Zhai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhai connects with a looping right hand.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzheimer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhai's head.
Zhai tries to clinch there but Alzheimer circles away.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzheimer. That's going to slow Zhai down.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer misses with a jab to the body
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
Zhai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzheimer rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alzheimer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzheimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
Alzheimer sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai sizes up Alzheimer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer takes one on the button.
Zhai throws a lazy head kick
and Alzheimer counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Alzheimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai.
Crunch! Alzheimer slams his shin into Zhai's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer looks to land a combination. Zhai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alzheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a hook.
Alzheimer thuds a left hand into Zhai's body.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alzheimer sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Zhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhai down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
A jab from Alzheimer finds it's way through Zhai's defenses.
Alzheimer misses with a right hand
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but Zhai moves his leg out of the way.
Alzheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai cracks Alzheimer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alzheimer motions for Zhai to come forward. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzheimer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzheimer moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Alzheimer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alzheimer misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Alzheimer should have avoided that one.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzheimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer wants to slow Zhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai feints and then cracks Alzheimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzheimer down.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
A nice side step and Zhai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Zhai throws a hook but Alzheimer 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!
A punch combination from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhai blocks the leg kick.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer throws a good cross that connects.
Alzheimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Zhai checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alzheimer tries to work over Zhai's front leg with a kick but Zhai checks it.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a shot to the body.
Alzheimer looks to throw a body kick
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Alzheimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhai takes a swing at Alzheimer's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zhai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alzheimer has got the better of the exchanges.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Alzheimer ducks down to avoid it.
Alzheimer connects with a looping right hand.
Zhai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alzheimer.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Zhai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzheimer doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Zhai misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer thumps Zhai with a low kick.
Alzheimer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Zhai throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Zhai checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Zhai tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Zhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zhai checks it well.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzheimer lands a head kick!
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhai's calf.
Zhai throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Zhai scores with a jab. Alzheimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by Zhai.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhai swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zhai avoids it.
Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer slips under a jab.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhai.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The 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!

Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhai, as that shot connected.
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Alzheimer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alzheimer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
Zhai misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Alzheimer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Zhai misses with a hook
and Alzheimer counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai scores with a shot to the body.
Alzheimer catches Zhai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
Zhai swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzheimer.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Alzheimer connects with a single shot there.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alzheimer scores with a decent looking hook.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Alzheimer cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhai.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhai. That did some damage!
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses the jab.
Alzheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhai.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Zhai.
Alzheimer connects with a looping right hand.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses.
Alzheimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
A jab from Alzheimer does it's job there.
Alzheimer connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zhai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhai.
Alzheimer lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zhai.
Zhai takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai is leaning against Alzheimer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzheimer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Zhai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Zhai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Zhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zang Zhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Zhai tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhais head.
Zhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alzheimer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
An out of breath Friedrich Alzheimer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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