XF 38 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dredman Zeus (ranked 604 p4p, 75 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 731 p4p, 94 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somebody Gonna Get It. Dredman Zeus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Zeus
vs
Brown

179 cm
34
168 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

180 cm
41
166 lbs
33 - 39 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dredman Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeus misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Nice jab there from Zeus.
Brown throws a series of punches but Zeus avoids them all with ease.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeus looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Zeus is wise to it.
Zeus misses with a looping right.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Zeus saw it coming and moves away.
Zeus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredman Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Zeus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown dives in and grabs Zeus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeus pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Zeus throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Zeus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zeus scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Zeus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Zeus misses.
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!
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Zeus avoids it with no problem.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A nice combination there by Brown.
We've been told by Zeus's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Zeus backing up. Zeus nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Zeus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeus blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Brown defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Zeus throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown throws a body punch but Zeus moves out of range.
Zeus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeus throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeus but Zeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dredman Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zeus misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown scores with a takedown into Zeus's guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeus working a defensive guard here.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Zeus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dredman Zeus 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.

Zeus misses with a combination
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Zeus swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Dredman Zeus is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Zeus.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.

Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zeus to the ground. Brown is now in Zeus's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Zeus blocks nicely.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown postures up in Zeus's guard and throws a big left but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus trying to control the position.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Zeus pushes him away.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Zeus avoids it with no problem.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Zeus works Brown's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Zeus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Zeus misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Zeus misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zeus throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Zeus throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Zeus connects with a looping right hand.
Zeus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Zeus stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Zeus avoids them all with ease.
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!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeus misses with a body shot.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a right and a left that Zeus avoids nicely.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brown slips under a jab.
Brown with the counter takedown but Zeus avoids it easily.
Brown slips under a jab.
Zeus takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Zeus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Zeus misses.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeus.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown wants to slow Zeus down by chopping away at his legs.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a leg kick but Zeus moved away.
Zeus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Zeus backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Zeus manages to avoid it all.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
As Zeus backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Zeus manages to avoid it all.
Zeus swings away with a body shot that misses

and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
Zeus misses with a hook to the ribs.

Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brown working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown postures up in Zeus's guard and throws a big left but Zeus blocks it.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeus has wrist control.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeus sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Brown looking to score a takedown here. Zeus is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Zeus's guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Dredman Zeus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Zeus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown distracts Zeus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Zeus blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dredman Zeus!
Dredman Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1349 p4p, 159 weight class) and Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 1271 p4p, 149 weight class). Etxeberria has chosen The Basque National Anthem as his entrance music. Kemen Etxeberria looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Midget
vs
Etxeberria

160 cm
40
160 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

180 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

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 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemen Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etxeberria throws a poor cross that misses

and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Etxeberria fights it but they end up in guard.

Midget drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Midget as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Etxeberria screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Midget! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin Midget!
Kemen Etxeberria was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1183 p4p, 135 weight class) and Johny Chambers (ranked 1270 p4p, 145 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diame Jr
vs
Chambers

183 cm
28
157 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

159 cm
38
153 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dumba Diame Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diame Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diame Jr tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
Diame Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diame Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diame Jr - that will leave a mark!
Diame Jr misses with a body punch
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diame Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Chambers.

Diame Jr is rocked!
Diame Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been informed that Chambers 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Chambers.
Chambers is leaning against Diame Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Diame Jr keeps him there for the moment.

Chambers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diame Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Chambers stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diame Jr throws up his legs and catches Chambers in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chambers tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diame Jr! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Riverson (ranked 395 p4p, 18 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 877 p4p, 41 weight class). Riverson's entrance music is J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle. A fine choice. Anthony Griffith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Riverson
vs
Griffith

225 cm
37
296 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

225 cm
28
265 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith throws a push kick but Riverson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Griffith. No joy for Riverson on that attempt.
Riverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffith is fending him off so far but Riverson persists. Nope, Griffith circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Riverson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Riverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riverson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riverson fails with the takedown
and Griffith counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riverson.
Riverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffith throws a nice looking combination but Riverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riverson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Griffith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffith tests Riverson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffith tries to bum rush Riverson with a series of wild strikes but Riverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Riverson misses with a takedown
and Griffith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riverson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riverson lands a high kick to the side of Griffith's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Riverson dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Riverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard.
Griffith looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffith, not yet.
Riverson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Griffith won't allow Riverson to sweep him here.
Griffith trying to control but Riverson is working from the bottom.

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

Riverson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffith is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffith content to stall in guard here.

Riverson has an active guard here but Griffith has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Griffith trying to control the action but Riverson is working from the bottom.
Griffith not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in WildBoar's Private Pig Pen inform me that Griffith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riverson keeps working.

Riverson actively working from the bottom here.

Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffith pulls his head out easily.
Griffith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffith pulls his head out easily.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Griffith trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Griffith is taking a breather. Riverson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back.

Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith not doing much here.

Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffith trying to control from half guard but Riverson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Griffith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffith throws a big counter head kick but Riverson avoids it with no problem.
Griffith lands a high kick!
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Griffith as Riverson shoots in.
Griffith leaves Riverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffith lands a nice looking body shot.
Riverson misses with a head kick.
Riverson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riverson avoids a kick to the body.
Riverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Griffith gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riverson is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson wants to break free but Griffith has control.
Griffith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riverson is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffith has double underhooks.
Griffith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riverson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffith misses with a body punch.
Griffith scores with a shoulder strike.
Riverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riverson is trying to push Griffith away but Griffith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Griffith.
Riverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riverson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Riverson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Griffith stalling.

Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riverson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Riverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverson shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Griffith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riverson doesn't seem phased though.
Riverson keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffith batters Riverson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Riverson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Griffith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Riverson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Griffith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Griffith!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Griffith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Judah (ranked 408 p4p, 52 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 1515 p4p, 174 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Judah
vs
Asai

175 cm
32
147 lbs
22 - 6 - 2

172 cm
35
140 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Asai moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Asai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Judah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Judah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Judah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judah cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah blocks a leg kick.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judah. Judah obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
Judah avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Asai throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai lands with a hook. Judah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Asai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah 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.
Judah misses the body punch
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Judah was not able to check.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Judah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah scores with a kick to the body.
Asai avoids the head kick by Judah.
Asai cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Asai looks for the body kick but Judah saw that one coming.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Judah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Judah.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Asai thows a body kick. Judah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Asai swings widly with a right hand

and Judah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judah throws a big right hand that misses.
Judah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Judah stands and steps away. Asai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Judah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Judah throws a head kick that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Judah throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Judah misses.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Judah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Judah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Asai counters with a low kick, right behind Judah 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Judah moves out of range easily.
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah slips a jab from Asai .
A shot to the body from Judah misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah blocks a jab.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.

Judah looking to score a takedown here. Asai is defending well but Judah drives through and ends up in Asai 's guard.

Asai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Judah walks into a left hand.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Asai backs away, Judah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
That kick from Judah tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with a wild combination.
Asai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Judah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Judah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah works the jab nicely.
Judah lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Judah.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Judah slips a jab from Asai .
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Judah scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Judah seems unphased.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai lands the left hand.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah lands with a right hand.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judah can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Judah.
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 Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Asai down.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Judah misses.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai slips under a jab from Judah.
Asai lands a nice hook to Judah's body. Judah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Judah misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Judah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Judah tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with the body kick
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah lands a head shot.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Judah misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Judah counters with an inside leg kick.
Judah tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Judah is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick from Asai lands but Judah takes it in his stride.
Asai throws a leg kick
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah avoids the body shot from Asai .
Judah takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Judah closes the distance and clinches.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Judah has hold of one of Asai 's legs. Asai is fighting the takedown attempt but Judah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Asai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judah avoids it.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah digs a right hand into Asai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asai 's gas tank.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai tries to land a body kick
and Judah counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai blocks a head kick by Judah.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah throws a right hand that misses
and Judah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai staying out of range there.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Judah takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Judah takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judah staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Judah misses its target.
Asai slips under a jab from Judah.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah tries a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Asai .
A cross from Asai lands.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Judah moves in looking to clinch but Asai pushes him off.
A jab from Judah does it's job there.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
A countering left hand to the body from Asai misses.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Asai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah throws a quick counter head kick but Asai was just out of range.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Judah will feel that in the morning.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judah slips under a jab.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Judah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Judah closes the distance but Asai moves to the side
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Judah's knee momentarily.
Judah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Nice shot by Asai .
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai moves away from the strike by Judah.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai is looking to chop away at Judah's legs.
Asai swinging wildly here.
As Asai looks to move away, Judah throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Asai .
Asai clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Asai .
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Asai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Judah takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Judah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asai cracks the inside of Judah's front leg.
Asai avoids the body shot from Judah.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Judah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Judah scores with a head kick.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Judah throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai digs a good hook to Judah's body.
Judah moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Judah.
An inside leg kick lands from Judah.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elijah Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judah throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
A nice side step and Asai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judah doesn't seem phased though.
Judah misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Judah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Judah misses.
That kick from Asai tenderised Judah's leg. Judah is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Judah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new featherweight champion!