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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1452 p4p, 164 weight class) and Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 2242 p4p, 232 weight class). Dimitrov has chosen Drake - Energy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimitrov at a distance.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Dimitrov looks to land a left hand but Biscuit moved out of range nicely.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Biscuit misses
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit connects with a body shot.
Biscuit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimitrov misses the target.
Dimitrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimitrov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Dimitrov throws a fast counter high kick but Biscuit manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Biscuit misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimitrov! But no joy.
Biscuit is looking to clinch but Dimitrov is avoiding it.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov counters with a body kick.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Biscuit digs a good body shot into Dimitrov's ribs.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
Dimitrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Biscuit tries to clinch up.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit misses with a hook
and Dimitrov counters with a nice right hand that sends Biscuit toppling to the canvas! Biscuit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dimitrov finish him?!
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitrov cracks Biscuit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Biscuit falls to his knees and Dimitrov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neyman Gariniho (ranked 1542 p4p, 197 weight class) and Randy Miller (ranked 1297 p4p, 166 weight class). Miller has chosen Who Was In My Room Last Night by Butthole Surfers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Randy Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neyman Gariniho's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neyman Gariniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gariniho rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller prevents a body shot from Gariniho.
Gariniho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Gariniho.
Gariniho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gariniho.
Gariniho lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gariniho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gariniho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Gariniho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gariniho manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Gariniho's belly button to the back.
Gariniho closes the distance and clinches.
Miller has Gariniho pressed against the cage.
Gariniho is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gariniho has his back to the cage.
Gariniho slows down the pace here.
Gariniho lands an uppercut.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gariniho is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gariniho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Gariniho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gariniho is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gariniho.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Gariniho.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Gariniho's ribcage. Gariniho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Gariniho tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Gariniho back into the cage.
Gariniho tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gariniho avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Gariniho misses with an elbow over the top.
Gariniho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gariniho.
Gariniho has Miller pushed against the cage.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller pushes Gariniho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gariniho lands a nice uppercut.
Gariniho breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
Gariniho tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses with a hook. Gariniho ducked under it nicely.
Gariniho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gariniho throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller misses with a looping left.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Donk. Miller catches Gariniho right on the button with a cross.
Gariniho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gariniho jabs at Miller's body.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Miller.
Gariniho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gariniho.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Miller.
Gariniho darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
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 Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gariniho jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gariniho takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Gariniho.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Gariniho clinches up against the cage.
Gariniho dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller trying to stall but Gariniho improves his position.
Gariniho lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gariniho on the inside.
Gariniho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Gariniho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller just leaning against Gariniho, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gariniho.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Gariniho blocks with his arms.
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gariniho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Gariniho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Gariniho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gariniho tries to clinch up.
Gariniho misses with a looping right.
Neyman Gariniho is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Gariniho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
Gariniho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Gariniho slips under a jab.
Gariniho has managed to clinch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gariniho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller taking a breather.
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gariniho counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Good work by Gariniho as he checks the leg kick.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Gariniho counters with a quick kick to the body but Miller blocks it.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a hook.
It looked like Gariniho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Gariniho is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gariniho's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gariniho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gariniho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller misses with a hook
and Gariniho counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gariniho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gariniho cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Gariniho lands a body shot.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Gariniho stalling in the clinch.
Gariniho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gariniho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gariniho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gariniho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
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!
Gariniho avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow just above Gariniho 's eye.
Gariniho blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Gariniho.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gariniho dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gariniho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gariniho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gariniho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gariniho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neyman Gariniho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Gariniho closes the distance and clinches.
Gariniho manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses the jab.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho lands a slapping body shot.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller tests Gariniho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gariniho.
Gariniho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gariniho takes the fight into the clinch.
Gariniho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho instigates a clinch.
Gariniho is working Miller over against the cage.
Neyman Gariniho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gariniho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gariniho cracks Miller with a good jab.
Gariniho wants to clinch.
Gariniho takes the fight into the clinch.
Gariniho misses with a body punch.
Gariniho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gariniho struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Gariniho looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Gariniho wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gariniho's brow.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Gariniho improves position.
Gariniho stalling.
Gariniho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller scores with a head kick. Gariniho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gariniho rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miller obliges.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Gariniho, against the cage.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gariniho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gariniho counter with a right hand.
Gariniho tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Miller misses.
Gariniho misses with a few strikes there.
Gariniho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Gariniho.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gariniho tries to clinch up.
Neyman Gariniho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Gariniho counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gariniho, right into the meat.
Gariniho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller cracks Gariniho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gariniho misses with a body punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Gariniho fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gariniho.
Gariniho doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range.
That kick from Gariniho tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Gariniho misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Gariniho. Beautiful body shot.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Randy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gariniho blocks a head kick by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neyman Gariniho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gariniho 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neyman Gariniho!
During a confident post fight interview, Neyman Gariniho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Randy Miller had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 519 p4p, 65 weight class) and Danny Brixton (ranked 740 p4p, 92 weight class). Brixton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Danny Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma takes one on the button.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahma 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.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahma counters with a good low kick that Brixton was not able to check.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Brixton keeps it at a distance.
Ahma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brixton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brixton misses the jab.
Brixton scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ahma slips a straight right by Brixton.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Brixton's leg. Brixton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma keeps Brixton at a distance using the push kick.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brixton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahma tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Brixton moved away.
Ahma tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Ahma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton dominated that 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.
Brixton lands a head kick. Ahma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Danny Brixton has been cut.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brixton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brixton checks a low kick from Ahma.
Ahma swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brixton scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Ahma's ribs.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahma scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Ahma.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Brixton wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brixton! But no joy.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Brixton misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Brixton cracks the inside of Ahma's front leg.
Brixton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brixton lands with a good body shot.
Ahma tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Ahma scores with a jab to the head.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Brixton.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma throws a push kick but Brixton slaps the foot to one side.
Brixton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Brixton swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Ahma ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Ahma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Ahma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Brixton 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.
Brixton connects with a crisp jab.
Ahma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Brixton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma throws a leg kick which misses Brixton's front leg but catches the back leg as Brixton tries to avoid it.
Brixton digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Good exchange - Brixton coming out on top.
Ahma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brixton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Brixton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Brixton throws a fast counter high kick but Ahma manages to duck under it in time.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Brixton.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Ahma walks into a jab.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Ahma - just one landing.
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Ahma slips under a jab from Brixton.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brixton throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahma blocks the leg kick.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Ahma clobbers Brixton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Brixton punishes Ahma's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahma, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Brixton lands a jab to the head.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ahma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahma stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahma counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma scores with a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Brixton catches Ahma right on the button with a cross.
Ahma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahma wants to slow Brixton down by chopping away at his legs.
Brixton swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Ahma moves out of range of the leg kick from Brixton.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma gets a clinch.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton lands a slapping body shot.
Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Ahma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brixton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahma checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma tries to work over Brixton's front leg with a kick but Brixton checks it.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Ahma blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
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 Verneri Ahma.
Well Brixton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 781 p4p, 104 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 678 p4p, 95 weight class). Yoshi Fujiwara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Fujiwara. Beautiful body shot.
Fujiwara lands a jab.
Ladd swings for the body but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Fujiwara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ladd takes one to the chin there.
Fujiwara throws a looping overhand right but Ladd ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Ladd.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Ladd connects with a right hand. Fujiwara shakes it off.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Ladd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ladd misses its intended target.
Ladd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd misses with a jab to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ladd.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd cracks Fujiwara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Ladd's shoulder, as Ladd tries to avoid the shot.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd digs a good hook to Fujiwara's body.
We've been informed that Ladd 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.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ladd duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd works Fujiwara's body with a nice hook.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ladd sprawls and moves away.
Ladd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ladd is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiwara working Ladd over with strikes.
Fujiwara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladd's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiwara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiwara's back!
Fujiwara turns into Ladd and is now in his guard.
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Fujiwara is stalling in the full guard.
Ladd looking for a sweep. Not yet Ladd, not yet.
Ladd has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ladd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Ladd keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Fujiwara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fujiwara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladd is keeping the position for now.
Ladd 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.
Fujiwara stops Ladd from standing up.
Ladd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
Fujiwara loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fujiwara with a body shot.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Fujiwara misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Fujiwara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujiwara off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Ladd throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
A lazy left from Fujiwara finds it's target.
Ladd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Ladd tries to sprawl but Fujiwara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ladd trying to control here.
Fujiwara working over Ladd with some ground and pound. Ladd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Ladd from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Ladd trying to control here.
Ladd has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ladd wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ladd 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.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Ladd's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujiwara manages to get himself to full guard.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Ladd tries to pass.
Ladd won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Ladd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ladd stands up.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ladd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ladd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
Fujiwara punishes Ladd's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fujiwara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ladd throws a series of punches but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Ladd.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujiwara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ladd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujiwara won't allow Ladd to sweep him here.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ladd is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Ladd pulls Fujiwara in to control the position.
Fujiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara works over Ladd with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ladd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fujiwara.
Ladd wants to stand but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ladd looking for subs off his back but Fujiwara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Ladd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is working Ladd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Ladd's brow.
Fujiwara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd wants to hit a switch here but Fujiwara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ladd there!
Ladd tries to reverse the position but Fujiwara maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ladd can't escape the position.
Fujiwara with a couple of short strikes.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujiwara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ladd regains half guard.
Fujiwara slips a nice elbow through Ladd's hands, connecting with Ladd's forehead.
Ladd is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd tries to kick Fujiwara off but Fujiwara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Ladd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Fujiwara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fujiwara.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fujiwara stops Ladd from getting back to his feet.
Ladd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara working over Ladd with some ground and pound. Ladd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ladd is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ladd quite badly. Ladd pulls Fujiwara in close trying to recover. Fujiwara postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ladd on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ladd doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 246 p4p, 14 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 205 p4p, 11 weight class). Ibu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, B DASH - WATER POW. Boaz has chosen Preciso me encontrar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Boaz in the body.
Boaz has closed the distance and engaged Ibu in a clinch.
Boaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu misses with some punches.
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Boaz moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
Boaz misses with a body shot
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Boaz blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Boaz's head back.
Boaz fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz misses with a takedown attempt - Ibu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boaz rushes Ibu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boaz is looking for a takedown.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wamberto Boaz.
Boaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibu pinned against the cage. Ibu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Ibu.
Boaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boaz 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.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Boaz misses with a body shot.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Nice jab there from Boaz.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Ibu ducks right into an uppercut from Boaz.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Boaz's head.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz with a hook.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Boaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ibu misses the body punch
and Boaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu digs a good hook to Boaz's body.
Ibu defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boaz.
Boaz looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Boaz misses.
Boaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boaz avoids it.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Boaz throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu throws a front kick that sends Boaz stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz misses with a looping right.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.
Boaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz with a jab.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Boaz with an uppercut!
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Ibu's ribs.
Ibu 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.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Boaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boaz scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu with a nice cross.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Boaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boaz takes one to the chin there.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibu!
Ibu wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu wants to control but Boaz postures up.
Boaz takes a little break here. Ibu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibu is defending well.
Boaz tries to move to mount but Ibu blocks the move with his legs.
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibu is defending well.
That's two 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.
Boaz works to advance to full mount. Ibu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ibu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibu sees it coming and defends easily.
Ibu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibu trying to control here.
Ibu tries to get to full guard but Boaz has control of the leg.
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibu won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Boaz is trying to control. Ibu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibu wants to get back to full guard.
Ibu is working hard here to advance position.
Ibu keeping hold of Boaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Boaz wants to free his trapped foot but Ibu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boaz is keen to just control but Ibu is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu throws a head kick but Boaz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Boaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibu.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick
letting Boaz counter with a right hand.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Boaz.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
Boaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Boaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaz throws an off balance right hand
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Boaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu misses with an uppercut
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boaz dips to his left and cracks Ibu with an uppercut!
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Boaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Boaz's belly button to the back.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu 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.
Ibu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boaz catches Ibu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibu avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Ibu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boaz throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Boaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boaz thuds a left hand into Ibu's body.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab.
Ibu swats away the attempt to clinch by Boaz.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Boaz as he checks the leg kick.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Boaz checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Boaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Ibu throws a push kick but Boaz slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boaz misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boaz throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ibu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibu avoids it really well and circles away.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boaz throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu lands with an uppercut that bounces Boaz off the cage and back into range.
Boaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibu 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 125 p4p, 22 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 335 p4p, 41 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Experiment lV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obuhov finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment lV's head.
Nice jab there from Obuhov.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Obuhov is just out of range.
Jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov misses with a hook
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Experiment lV has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Experiment lV moves out of range of the strikes.
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off.
Obuhov throws a right hand that Experiment lV ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment lV also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obuhov 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!
Obuhov misses with a body shot.
Obuhov throws a combination. Experiment lV tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov throws a hook but Experiment lV avoids it easily.
Obuhov looks to land a combination but Experiment lV avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
Obuhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Obuhov trying to control from half guard but Experiment lV is working away.
Experiment lV wants to get back to full guard.
Obuhov wants to pass to mount but Experiment lV is defending the position.
Obuhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Experiment lV with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Experiment lV wants to get back to full guard.
Obuhov drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Experiment lV has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obuhov is working away from the top position though.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Experiment lV defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obuhov drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Obuhov wants to control but Experiment lV is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obuhov wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment lV is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment lV trying to control from the bottom.
Obuhov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Experiment lV defend it? Obuhov steps over the head and cranks it - Experiment lV is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Obuhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Obuhov!
A very excited looking Anton Obuhov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 152 p4p, 7 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 85 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nordskov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fugle. Jaroslav is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Sound of Running Feet. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaroslav connects with an inside leg kick.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick as Nordskov jumps back.
Jaroslav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nordskov throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Jaroslav clinches up with Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Jaroslav working aggressively here.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Jaroslav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaroslav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nordskov.
A short right from Jaroslav.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Jaroslav lands a shoulder strike.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov lands with a light punch inside.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov blocks the body kick.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the head.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Jaroslav's side.
Nordskov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nordskov.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
It appears Nordskov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Jaroslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Nordskov misses the target.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaroslav darts in trying to clinch
and Nordskov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaroslav moves into range and clinches up with Nordskov.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Jaroslav.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov cracks Jaroslav with a nice body shot.
Jaroslav lands an uppercut.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jaroslav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch
and Nordskov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jaroslav really felt that one!
Jaroslav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Jaroslav responds with a good body kick, but Nordskov manages to step out the way in time.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nordskov connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Nordskov cracks the inside of Jaroslav's front leg.
Nordskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaroslav's hands.
Jaroslav just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Jaroslav settles back down.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Nordskov with a jab.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaroslav.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back to recover.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Nordskov moves out of range.
Mads Nordskov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaroslav tries to move into range but Nordskov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaroslav throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Nordskov misses its target.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaroslav should have avoided that one.
Jaroslav has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nordskov.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov rushes Jaroslav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaroslav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Jaroslav lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Jaroslav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands an uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nordskov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Jaroslav works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Jaroslav lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
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!
Jaroslav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaroslav wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at Nordskov's knee but Nordskov avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nordskov - that will leave a mark!
Nordskov lands a jab to Jaroslav's midsection.
Jaroslav lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Jaroslav circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Nordskov finds it's target.
Jaroslav throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nordskov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick and Nordskov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Jaroslav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav fails to land with a series of punches.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav moves in looking to clinch but Nordskov pushes him off.
Nordskov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nordskov!
Jaroslav finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaroslav cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaroslav checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaroslav at a distance.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaroslav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaroslav.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Jaroslav in a clinch.
A short right from Nordskov.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaroslav tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Jaroslav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands with a right to the head.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Jaroslav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Jaroslav controls the action.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaroslav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Jaroslav back against the cage.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaroslav controls his hands.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaroslav misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaroslav.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Jaroslav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Mads Nordskov.
Well Nordskov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Golovkin (ranked 108 p4p, 16 weight class) and Taylor Jack (ranked 331 p4p, 36 weight class). Jack has chosen Lucid Dreams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Jack!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Golovkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Golovkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack 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.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jack in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Golovkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Golovkin sees coming a mile off.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovkin 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.
Golovkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golovkin swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin 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.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Jack thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack 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.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Golovkin checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Golovkin sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Jack looks to land a body kick but Golovkin moved away.
Jack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Jack misses with a hook.
Jack swings for the body but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Jack throws a sloppy body shot
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Jack.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
Jack lands a nice looking body kick.
Golovkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Jack.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Jack throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack slips a straight right by Golovkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Golovkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Taylor Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Golovkin on the side of the head.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack tries to move into range but Golovkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack slips under a jab.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Jack's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
Jack throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Jack connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack tries to work over Golovkin's front leg with a kick but Golovkin checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Jack 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.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Jack connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Golovkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Jack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin moves out of range as Jack strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Jack.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack misses with a jab to the body
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack lands with a cross.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack throws a body kick that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Golovkin misses with a hook to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin 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.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin blocks a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack counters with a nice leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Jack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack misses with a left hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Golovkin cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Jack.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Jab from Golovkin.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Golovkin checks it well.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golovkin back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jack throws a body kick that misses
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack scores with a spinning back kick!
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack staying out of range there.
Jack blocks a jab.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Golovkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Golovkin swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack throws a front kick aimed at Golovkin's knee but Golovkin avoids it well.
Golovkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Jack throws a series of punches but Golovkin avoids them all with ease.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.
Golovkin tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Jack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Jack's head back.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Jack defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Jack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Jack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
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 Vadim Golovkin.
Well Golovkin 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 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
A very excited looking Vadim Golovkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 81 p4p, 11 weight class) and Ronnie Hepple (ranked 186 p4p, 28 weight class). Ronnie Hepple has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hepple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Hepple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
Poli takes a swing at Hepple's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hepple tries to counter with a clinch but Poli shakes him off and moves away.
Hepple looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli with a jab.
Hepple misses with a body shot
and Hepple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple works the jab nicely.
Hepple slips a jab from Poli.
Poli slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hepple.
Some wild striking there from Hepple.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Hepple manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Poli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hepple blocks a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli lands a nice hook to Hepple's body. Hepple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hepple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Hepple.
Hepple throws a fast counter high kick but Poli manages to duck under it in time.
Hepple throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Hepple tries to clinch up.
Hepple is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Poli misses with a looping left.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hepple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hepple thinking.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hepple.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Hepple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli slips a straight right by Hepple.
Hepple takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Hepple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hepple moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hepple.
Hepple lands a body punch.
Hepple missing with knees to the body.
Hepple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Poli breaks the clinch.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that 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.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hepple manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hepple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hepple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli slips under a jab.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hepple stuns Poli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Hepple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hepple throws out the jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hepple lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hepple - the referee stops the clock and Poli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hepple. Poli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hepple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hepple lands with a straight right. Poli didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hepple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hepple thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hepple is rocked!
Poli moves in close and cracks Hepple with a massive right hand! Hepple, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Poli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roli Poli!
In his post fight interview, Roli Poli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 61 p4p, 11 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 39 p4p, 9 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing More - Go To War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Semenko throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Semenko away with a front kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Semenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a push kick but Semenko slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Semenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Semenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Semenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Semenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semenko! But no joy.
Semenko moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Semenko slips under a jab.
Semenko thinks about the counter body kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semenko motions for McGuire to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Semenko's defenses.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Semenko as he connects with a hook.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Semenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Semenko misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenko can do to turn this around?
Semenko lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Semenko blocks a jab.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semenko 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.
Semenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semenko tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Semenko connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Semenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semenko.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Semenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Semenko there.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
Semenko lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Semenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko takes one on the button.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Semenko counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Semenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semenko blocks a jab.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Semenko slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko with a nice cross.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
McGuire slips under a jab from Semenko.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Semenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Semenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenko as he connects with a hook.
McGuire takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Semenko walks into a jab.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Donk. McGuire catches Semenko right on the button with a cross.
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!
Semenko is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenko misses the jab.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko staying out of range there.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Semenko.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Semenko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire clearly takes that 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a straight right.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Semenko moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As McGuire backs off Semenko throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Semenko tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semenko swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semenko throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko 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.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a left to the body.
McGuire connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Semenko misses.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Semenko has time to react.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Semenko moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Semenko swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch 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 Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Semenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Semenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semenko throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Semenko moved out of range nicely.
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Semenko slips under a jab.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Semenko off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semenko motions for McGuire to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
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!
McGuire lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Semenko's ribs.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire cracks Semenko with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Semenko avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Semenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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