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PANDA 1: New Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 4433 p4p, 6399 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 218 p4p, 249 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Im A Souljah. Rollins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ulfheonar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 38 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Rollins throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller slips a jab from Rollins.
Miller moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins misses the jab.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller 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.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller throws a strike but Rollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Miller trying to control the position.
Rollins stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rollins off and has taken his back!
Miller is punishing Rollins with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller scores with punches and elbows.
Miller throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollins lands a jab.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rollins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rollins.
Miller slips under a jab from Rollins.
Miller looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and Miller ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rollins!
Rollins is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller throwing strikes but Rollins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller regains half guard.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rollins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Miller 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.
Miller is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Miller has an active guard here but Rollins has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rollins swivels and escapes.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Rollins thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Rollins didn't expect that.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Miller passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Rollins dodges it nicely.
Rollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Rollins is working away.
Miller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rollins bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Miller and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 7224 p4p, 6088 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 523 p4p, 469 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goromaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terrell throws a hook to the side of Goromaru's head but Goromaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Goromaru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goromaru has had enough of the clinch but Terrell keeps him there for the moment.
Goromaru scores with a shoulder strike.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru digs a right hand underneath Terrell's ribcage. Terrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goromaru.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrell smiles and moves away.
Terrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Terrell.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goromaru moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell trying to control the position but instead, Goromaru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Terrell into the cage.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Goromaru can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a body kick that misses.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goromaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses.
Goromaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Goromaru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Goromaru slips a jab from Terrell.
Goromaru checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Terrell rushes Goromaru and presses him up against the cage.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Goromaru goes for a takedown attempt but Terrell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terrell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Terrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru is looking to clinch.
Goromaru slips a jab from Terrell.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
Goromaru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goromaru wants to free his trapped foot but Terrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goromaru is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru uses his free foot to push down on Terrell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Terrell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell is controlling an arm, preventing Goromaru from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Goromaru controlling from the full mount.
Goromaru working for a submission but Terrell is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell 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.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goromaru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goromaru showed some decent athleticism there.
Goromaru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru wants to free his trapped foot but Terrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goromaru in particular looking to stall.
Goromaru prevents Terrell from improving his position.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Terrell won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goromaru looking to score a takedown here. Terrell is defending well but Goromaru drives through and ends up in Terrell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom.
Goromaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goromaru showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goromaru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terrell being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goromaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikiya Goromaru dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Terrell lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goromaru is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Goromaru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goromaru in particular looking to stall.
Goromaru passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Terrell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling the position well here. Terrell rolled but Goromaru kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Terrell tries to roll but Goromaru sticks to his back.
Terrell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goromaru off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goromaru not allowing Terrell to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goromaru struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goromaru looking to break Terrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Terrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goromaru will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rikiya Goromaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru wants to control but Terrell manages to buck him off and is now in Goromaru's guard! Nice work there by Terrell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikiya Goromaru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goromaru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikiya Goromaru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zilch Filch (ranked 5465 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 449 p4p, 300 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cruz Dominiguez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominiguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filch is fending him off so far but Dominiguez persists. Nope, Filch circles away and we're back to standing.
Filch is looking for a counter combo.
Filch moves into the clinch.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dominiguez regains guard immediately.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominiguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dominiguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominiguez is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominiguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dominiguez pushes Filch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dominiguez is looking to clinch but Filch is avoiding it.
Dominiguez shoots for a takedown but Filch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dominiguez gets a double leg takedown into Filch's guard.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Dominiguez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch wants to sweep but no luck.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominiguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch lands an upkick as Dominiguez stands over him.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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!
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominiguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Filch gets full guard.
Dominiguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominiguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominiguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch connects with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch works over Dominiguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch is in close to Dominiguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dominiguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Dominiguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominiguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Dominiguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch pushes down on Dominiguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dominiguez missing with punches from the bottom.
Filch winds up and cracks Dominiguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filch is nestled in close to Dominiguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zilch Filch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Filch blocks a head kick by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filch sprawls well. Filch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominiguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominiguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filch throws a body punch but Dominiguez moves out of range.
Dominiguez dives in and grabs Filch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filch pushes down on Dominiguez's head and hops out.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Dominiguez.
Filch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filch scores with a shot to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dominiguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch looks for the body kick but Dominiguez saw that one coming.
Dominiguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Filch landing small, sideways elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dominiguez trying to control from half guard but Filch is working away.
Dominiguez prevents Filch from improving his position.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Dominiguez works his way into full mount!
Dominiguez misses with a head shot.
Filch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Filch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Filch looks a forlorn figure.
Dominiguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filch?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filch is working hard here to advance position.
Dominiguez looking to ground and pound but Filch is blocking nicely.
Filch flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dominiguez with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominiguez misses with a head shot.
Filch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominiguez is keen to just control but Filch is a slippery customer.
Filch is pressing down on Dominiguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dominiguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Dominiguez any problems.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Dominiguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominiguez is one step ahead there.
Filch striking from the bottom.
Filch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch punching from the bottom - just letting Dominiguez know he's still in a fight.
Dominiguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filch is keeping the position for now.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominiguez's guard.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Dominiguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Dominiguez!
Filch wants to sweep here but Dominiguez controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez content to stall in guard here.
Dominiguez stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
Dominiguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominiguez is one step ahead there.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominiguez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dominiguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Filch slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominiguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominiguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominiguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filch can pounce on him.
Dominiguez looks for a takedown but Filch sprawls well.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Dominiguez.
Filch connects with a looping right hand.
Dominiguez moves out of range as Filch throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filch.
Filch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominiguez can do to turn this around?
Filch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dominiguez kicks off Filch and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Filch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominiguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filch's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominiguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dominiguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch gets full guard.
Dominiguez stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard.
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Filch is in close to Dominiguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch connects with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Filch stops Dominiguez from standing up.
Dominiguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zilch Filch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filch is controlling him.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominiguez's guard.
Filch working the head and body with strikes.
Filch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominiguez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dominiguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filch counters with a nice uppercut.
Filch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dominiguez wants to stand up but Filch is controlling him.
Filch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch passes Dominiguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 Dominiguez is rocked!
Dominiguez kicks off Filch and gets to his feet.
Filch throws a right hand that Dominiguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominiguez also avoids with ease.
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Filch sneaks back into half guard.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Dominiguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominiguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominiguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filch is staying active underneath Dominiguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominiguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zilch Filch clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dominiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filch swivels and escapes.
Dominiguez shoots and misses
and Filch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filch tests Dominiguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dominiguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away.
Dominiguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filch quickly recovers to half guard.
Filch wants to get back to full guard.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominiguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominiguez's back!
Dominiguez is trying to stand back up.
Filch scores with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominiguez tries to escape but Filch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Filch connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dominiguez to escape the position.
Filch scores with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dominiguez.
Dominiguez is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Dominiguez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Filch is landing with strikes. Dominiguez can't take much more of this.
The referee is taking a good look at Dominiguez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filch!
Filch connects with a couple of big shots that have Dominiguez covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Dominiguez! Filch fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Zilch Filch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 2249 p4p, 5979 weight class) and Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 308 p4p, 584 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Latin Thugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ovchinnikov lands a right hook to the body.
Ovchinnikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ovchinnikov looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ovchinnikov.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ovchinnikov's half guard.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
Ovchinnikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Ovchinnikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Ovchinnikov frees his head quite easily.
Ovchinnikov working to try and regain half guard.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Ovchinnikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ovchinnikov tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado works his foot free and advances to mount.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ovchinnikov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ovchinnikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ovchinnikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ovchinnikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ovchinnikov kicks off Machado and gets to his feet.
Ovchinnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ovchinnikov digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovchinnikov wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado passes Ovchinnikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ovchinnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ovchinnikov won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Ovchinnikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Ovchinnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ovchinnikov kicks off Machado and gets to his feet.
Ovchinnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Ovchinnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado shoots in but Ovchinnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ovchinnikov scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Ovchinnikov misses its intended target.
Ovchinnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Ovchinnikov throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovchinnikov misses with a hook.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ovchinnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado feints and as Ovchinnikov raises his hands in defense, Machado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ovchinnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ovchinnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado defending well as Ovchinnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Ovchinnikov throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Ovchinnikov misses
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Ovchinnikov misses.
Ovchinnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Ovchinnikov avoids it.
Ovchinnikov tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado throws a big counter combination but Ovchinnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ovchinnikov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
Ovchinnikov jabs Machado right on the nose. Machado blinks but takes it well.
Ovchinnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovchinnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ovchinnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Machado looks for a takedown but Ovchinnikov sprawls well.
Ovchinnikov misses with a low kick.
Ovchinnikov connects with a right that clearly hurt Machado. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Ovchinnikov proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Machado collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
A relieved looking Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 2138 p4p, 21389 weight class) and Tyler Sparr (ranked 284 p4p, 724 weight class). Sparr has chosen Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jako Day has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Sparr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparr misses.
Sparr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparr tries to land a body kick
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparr scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr lands a head shot.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Sparr avoids it.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparr doesn't seem bothered though.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Sparr digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Tyler Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
Sparr misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparr throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Sparr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Sparr punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Day throws a big counter combination but Sparr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Day enables Sparr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Day manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Day is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Day can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparr controls the pace.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Day knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Sparr stops Day from standing up.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Day keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
Day working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Sparr misses.
Nice shot lands for Sparr.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Day looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Sparr is fighting to break Day's control of his arms but Day is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Sparr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparr.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws a series of punches but Sparr avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Sparr.
Sparr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from Sparr.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sparr throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Sparr misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day feints a jab promting Sparr to slip. Day then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sparr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Day takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Day under the eye.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
Sparr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparr takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
 Day is rocked!
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sparr dodges the punch combination from Day.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparr is defended easily by Day.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sparr grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Day takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sparr cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Sparr!
Tyler Sparr is the new middleweight champion!
Tyler Sparr 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 3249 p4p, 20818 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 178 p4p, 294 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mom Cheating has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mom Cheating seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cheating appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheating throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacheco.
Cheating swinging wildly here.
We've been hearing reports that Cheating has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Cheating throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacheco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Cheating rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacheco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheating fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheating throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheating throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pacheco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheating swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco wants to slow Cheating down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating walks into a stiff left hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
Cheating shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacheco pinned against the cage. Pacheco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacheco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cheating's waist but Cheating gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacheco off to one side.
Pacheco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cheating on his heels. He'll look to pass Cheating's guard now, I'm sure.
Cheating keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
Pacheco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cheating keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Cheating keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco stands up and waves to Cheating to follow him.
Pacheco tries to clinch up but Cheating circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheating throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacheco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pacheco moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
A combination from Cheating does no damage.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown but Cheating shows good takedown defense.
Cheating throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacheco counters with a left and a right that stings Cheating.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheating throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacheco is looking to clinch but Cheating is avoiding it.
Cheating went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pacheco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheating appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco fails to land the takedown.
Cheating falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacheco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheating's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheating has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pacheco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cheating prevents Pacheco from breaking the clinch.
Cheating manages to break the clinch.
Cheating misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacheco swings for the body but Cheating moves out of range.
Cheating swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pacheco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheating swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheating scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacheco is rocked!
 It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
Pacheco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheating avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheating is looking for a counter combo.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheating finish him?
Pacheco is looking to clinch.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Cheating connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheating swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco shoots for a double leg takedown but Cheating sprawls well. He's pushed Pacheco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Cheating.
Cheating throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pacheco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheating is out of range and Pacheco settles back down.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheating throws a right and a left that Pacheco avoids nicely.
Pacheco dodges the punch combination from Cheating.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacheco drops his hands for a split second and Cheating immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pacheco face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Cheating follows up with a right hand that knocks Pacheco into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mom Cheating!
Mom Cheating is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Mom Cheating made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 1141 p4p, 20656 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 136 p4p, 604 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer fails with the takedown.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
Meyer fails to pull guard.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer dives in for a single leg takedown but Karhu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karhu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Karhu lands.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Meyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meyer scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Karhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meyer leaning against his opponent.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karhu walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer wants to counter the offense by Karhu and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meyer momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Karhu.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
As Karhu backs off Meyer throws a huge counter combo but Karhu manages to avoid it all.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu stuffs the takedown.
Karhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meyer rushes Karhu and presses him up against the cage.
Meyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karhu to keep the fight standing.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Karhu won't allow it.
Meyer jumps guard but Karhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karhu as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Karhu sprawls well.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Meyer moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu 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.
Karhu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu scores with a nice right hand.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meyer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karhu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karhu pushes Meyer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu with a hook.
Meyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer with the counter takedown but Karhu avoids it easily.
A combination from Karhu does no damage.
Meyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Karhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meyer slips a jab from Karhu.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Meyer darts in looking for a takedown but Karhu gets double underhooks and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Karhu sprawls well.
Meyer darts in and clinches Karhu up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer jumps into guard, dragging Karhu to the mat.
Karhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyer trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
Karhu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karhu is one step ahead there.
Karhu stops Meyer from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu gets to his feet. Meyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meyer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karhu lunges at Meyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyer's hand.
Karhu lunges at Meyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyer's hand.
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karhu but Karhu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Karhu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Meyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer drives through and clinches with Karhu against the cage.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Karhu. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Meyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Meyer's head.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a low kick, right behind Karhu 's knee.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Karhu clobbers Meyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Meyer with that takedown attempt.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhu sprawls well. Karhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu cracks Meyer with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karhu rushes Meyer and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Meyer is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Karhu piles on the pressure and Meyer crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1846 p4p, 1116 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 224 p4p, 143 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Time. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gai's choice of entrance music: Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. 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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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 45 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gai sprawls well. Gai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Gai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a takedown into Gai's guard.
Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Gai looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown is trying to control the position but Gai postures up.
Gai being controlled here momentarily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown managing to control the position.
Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown pulls Gai in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gai connects with a leg kick.
Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gai with a nice calf kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gai.
Gai tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Gai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai working a defensive guard here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gai is trying to keep Brown in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Gai's guard.
Gai seems keen to control Brown's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nomor Gai 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.
Gai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Gai's guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai managing to control the position.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gai's guard.
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gai being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gai circles away.
Gai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Gai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Gai scores with a hook.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gai on his heels. He'll look to pass Gai's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gai for as long as he can get away with.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nomor Gai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gai misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Gai connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gai.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gai 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.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Gai breaks away and moves out of range.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Gai catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Gai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Gai misses.
Gai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Brown 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.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Gai takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Gai.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown avoids the body shot from Gai.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Gai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gai misses the jab.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
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!
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Gai had a free shot at his head there.
Gai blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown backing away here, and Gai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gai defends well and Brown ends up having to push Gai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Gai misses.
Gai looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Gai swings widly with a right hand
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gai being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai really dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown prevents Gai from standing back up.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thows a huge punch but Gai dodges it nicely.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is looking to stall here but Gai recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown postures up in Gai's guard and throws a big left but Gai blocks it.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Gai blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown stands and throws Gai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Gai being controlled for a moment.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
Gai dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Gai's head but Gai avoids it well.
Gai gets back to half guard.
Gai is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Gai defending well.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gai reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Gai tries to pass.
Gai won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown had his way with Nomor Gai in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Gai sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Gai throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gai wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Gai's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brown. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gai staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Can Gai hold on?! Brown is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brown connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gai to escape the position.
Brown 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.
Brown is throwing strikes but Gai counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Gai regains half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown looks to land a strike but Gai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Gai dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Gai wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
Brown with the ground and pound but Gai regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gai defending well though.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gai taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 3473 p4p, 765 weight class) and Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 144 p4p, 33 weight class). Greenland comes into the arena with I Wanna Be Like You blaring out of the sound system. Takeishi has chosen Kabuki Gomen-Jyo 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsugu Takeishi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeishi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greenland.
Nice uppercut there from Takeishi.
Takeishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenland throws out the jab.
Takeishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi is looking to clinch.
Greenland defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
Greenland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takeishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi gets through Greenland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
Greenland is breathing heavily.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeishi leaning against his opponent.
Greenland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi gets through Greenland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch.
Greenland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeishi.
The referee calls for Takeishi to work.
Takeishi just leaning against Greenland, taking a breather.
Takeishi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeishi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitsugu Takeishi.
Greenland drops his hands momentarily and Takeishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Greenland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenland throws a body punch but Takeishi moves out of range.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Takeishi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takeishi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greenland scrambles back to his feet.
Greenland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeishi wants to counter the offense by Greenland and move into the clinch position.
Takeishi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
Greenland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeishi pushes Greenland up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeishi keeps control of Greenland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greenland working hard to break the clinch.
Greenland prevents a body shot from Takeishi.
Greenland is trying to break the clinch but Takeishi is controlling him.
Greenland tries to break free but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takeishi has Greenland pressed against the cage, preventing Greenland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Takeishi there.
Takeishi swings for the body but Greenland moves out of range.
Takeishi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Takeishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenland is just out of range.
Greenland looks to land a left hand but Takeishi moved out of range nicely.
Greenland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenland sets himself, and Takeishi steps forward looking for the clinch! Greenland avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi working aggressively here.
Greenland wants to break free but Takeishi has control.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi has Greenland pressed against the cage, preventing Greenland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi moves out of range as Greenland strikes.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
Greenland misses with a looping left.
Greenland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeishi counters by clinching up.
Greenland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greenland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Greenland.
Takeishi digs a good hook to Greenland's body.
Greenland misses with a two punch combination.
Takeishi wants to counter with a clinch but Greenland pushes him away.
Takeishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeishi darts in and clinches Greenland up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Takeishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
Mitsugu Takeishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeishi lands a right hand.
Takeishi digs a right hand into Greenland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greenland's gas tank.
Takeishi cracks Greenland with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greenland backwards.
Takeishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
Greenland is rocked!
Takeishi cracks Greenland with a nice body shot.
Oh Greenland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeishi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Greenland with a big uppercut! Greenland tries to clinch up but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Greenland to the mat! Greenland covers up and Takeishi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugu Takeishi!
Mitsugu Takeishi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mitsugu Takeishi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 646 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 92 p4p, 247 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharma throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umm doesn't seem bothered though.
Sharma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharma 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.
Rohith Sharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma misses with a combination
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharma, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharma throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma is stalling here.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Umm's head.
Umm lands an uppercut.
Umm lands an uppercut.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Umm has Sharma pressed against the cage.
Umm blocking some punches.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm takes a shot to the head.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umms head.
Umm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umm tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Sharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Umm.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Umm blocking some punches.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Umm digs a right hand into Sharma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharma's gas tank.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Umm fails to land.
Umm manages to break the clinch.
Umm slips under a jab from Sharma.
Sharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharma misses with a right hand
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sharma throws a right hand that misses
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharma misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Umm misses its target.
Sharma throws a series of punches but Umm moves out of range.
Umm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sharma takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umm misses with a series of wild punches.
Sharma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sharma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sharma scores with a jab to the head.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.
Umm darts in and clinches Sharma up against the cage.
Rohith Sharma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharma.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Umm prevents a body shot from Sharma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Sharma struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Umm lands with a left to the head.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Umm.
Sharma is trying to force a seperation but Umm has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Umm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Umm.
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Umm lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Umm lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umm as Sharma tries to tie him up.
Sharma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma stalling in the clinch.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Umm.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharma lands with a short shot to the head.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Umm lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Umm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharma scores with a shot to the body.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Umm moved out of range.
Umm throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Sharma throws out a counter right but Umm avoids it with no problem.
Sharma walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharma has closed the distance and engaged Umm in a clinch.
Sharma is pushing Umm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sharma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umm blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
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.
Umm clinches up with Sharma and pushes him back against the cage.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm misses with a punch on the inside.
Umm avoiding damage.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Umm has Sharma pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Umm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umm is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Umm.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Umm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma trying to stall but Umm improves his position.
Umm being controlled against the cage.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Umm pushes Sharma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharma lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is working Umm over against the cage.
Umm'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.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Umm's ribcage. Umm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sharma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umm has had enough of the clinch but Sharma keeps him there for the moment.
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
Umm gets through Sharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Sharma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umm misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharma.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umm is working Sharma over against the cage.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sharma misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohith Sharma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rect Umm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sharma misses with a double jab
and Umm counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharma throws out a loose jab but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umm.
Sharma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umm throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Umm can pounce on him.
Sharma looks to land a right hand but Umm moved out of range.
Umm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharma at a distance.
Sharma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Sharma looks to move away, Umm throws a big counter combo but Sharma just gets out of the way.
Umm avoids the body shot from Sharma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm throws a leg kick but Sharma sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Umm misses.
Umm tries to clinch but Sharma is having none of it.
Umm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Umm takes one on the button.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharma throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umm blocks a jab.
As Sharma looks to move away, Umm throws a big counter combo but Sharma just gets out of the way.
Sharma misses the body punch
and Umm counters with a huge left! Sharma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Umm isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sharma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Umm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Rect Umm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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