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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 25718 p4p, 25722 weight class) and Julio Moreno (ranked 681 p4p, 712 weight class). Bones comes to the cage accompanied by I BEAT YO' ASS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moreno lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Moreno.
Julio Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Bones shoots in.
Moreno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreno connects with a high kick.
Bones avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Bones fails with the takedown
and Moreno counters with a three punch combo that has Bones backing up. Bones nods at Moreno to acknowledge the strikes.
Moreno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moreno.
Moreno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Moreno is leaning against Bones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bones prevents a body shot from Moreno.
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno with a nice calf kick.
Moreno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moreno misses with a head kick.
Bones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moreno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moreno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Moreno tenderised Bones's leg. Bones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bones rushes Moreno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moreno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bones blocks a body shot from Moreno.
Moreno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling him.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bones's defenses.
Moreno gets underhooks to prevent Bones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bones.
Moreno can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Bones tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moreno.
Moreno tries to work over Bones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Bones looking for a takedown.
Moreno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno wants to break free but Bones has control.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bones wants a takedown.
Moreno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Moreno! Bones is out on his feet! Moreno rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Moreno!
The defeated Jon Bones had this to say: 'I was robbed, shit judging, Alex is a bummy bum.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Brown (ranked 5490 p4p, 5672 weight class) and Morgan Lima (ranked 517 p4p, 525 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Lima!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown looks for the body kick but Lima saw that one coming.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Lima sprawls well.
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lima off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Lima stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown pushes Lima off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lima avoids it really well and circles away.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Lima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Lima rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
James Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima gets a clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Lima won't allow it.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Lima keeps him there for the moment.
Lima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lima has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lima trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
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!
Lima working away.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lima is controlling him well.
Lima stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown throws a push kick but Lima slaps the foot to one side.
Brown lands a head kick that stumbles Lima and the fighters go to the mat.
 Lima is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Brown 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.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown is stalking Lima. Lima circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Brown, and it's lights out! Lima really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Costa (ranked 25723 p4p, 6190 weight class) and Johnny McCain (ranked 671 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny McCain enters the cage!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Costa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny McCain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costa lands with a shot to the body.
McCain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costa avoids it really well and circles away.
McCain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCain is working for a submission of some sort.
Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McCain 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa .
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
Costa in side control lands a decent elbow.
McCain regains half guard.
Costa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Costa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
McCain trying to control here.
Costa is stalling here. McCain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McCain taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa looking for a sweep but McCain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCain swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny McCain!
A very excited looking Johnny McCain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeti Baguetti (ranked 25719 p4p, 7616 weight class) and Oscar De La Cunt (ranked 755 p4p, 692 weight class). Baguetti 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA. Yeti Baguetti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar De La Cunt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yeti Baguetti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar De La Cunt!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cunt feints and as Baguetti raises his hands in defense, De La Cunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baguetti 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.
Baguetti trying to keep a closed guard but De La Cunt is proving a slippery customer.
De La Cunt won't allow Baguetti to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cunt throwing strikes but missing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De La Cunt has eaten all the pies!
De La Cunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baguetti 's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
De La Cunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baguetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De La Cunt counters with a left to the body.
Baguetti gets caught napping as De La Cunt dives in and scores a takedown. Baguetti manages to retain guard.
Baguetti throws his legs up looking for a submission but De La Cunt uses it to pass to side control.
De La Cunt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baguetti to his feet.
De La Cunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baguetti as he avoids it easily.
De La Cunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baguetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De La Cunt on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baguetti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De La Cunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De La Cunt wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Baguetti tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baguetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeti Baguetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar De La Cunt.
Baguetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baguetti .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baguetti with the inside leg kick.
Baguetti fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from De La Cunt misses.
Baguetti fails with the takedown.
De La Cunt throws a body punch but Baguetti moves out of range.
Baguetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. De La Cunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Cunt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baguetti bucks up and tries to throw De La Cunt off but instead De La Cunt has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baguetti just trying to survive but De La Cunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Cunt has good solid back control here.
De La Cunt is cranking Baguetti 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Baguetti ! He's tightened the choke and Baguetti is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar De La Cunt!
Yeti Baguetti spoke after the fight, saying 'I hurt my foreskin in camp but ill come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chyken Howse (ranked 6715 p4p, 4961 weight class) and Eiji Okada (ranked 613 p4p, 540 weight class). Howse comes to the cage accompanied by kill yourself. Okada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tomoko Soryo - Hug me Chicago. Chyken Howse has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chyken Howse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Okada!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howse closes the distance and pushes Okada back into the cage.
Howse breaks the clinch.
Okada drives through with a takedown into Howse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Howse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Howse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okada stops Howse from standing up.
Howse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okada has gone for a leg lock! Howse slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howse wants to get up but he can't break Okada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Howse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howse is aware though and is defending well.
Okada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okada looking for a guillotine here but Howse defends easily.
Howse stands and steps away. Okada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Howse lands with a slapping head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Okada scores with a four punch combination!
Howse closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howse lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Howse - that will leave a mark!
Okada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Howse.
Okada looks winded!
Okada misses with a double jab.
Okada misses with a combination
and Howse counters with an outside leg kick.
Okada blocks a head kick by Howse.
A nice leg kick from Howse, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Okada avoids the head kick by Howse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howse thuds a left hand into Okada's body.
Okada takes the fight into the clinch.
Howse breaks from the clinch.
Okada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Okada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howse counters with a left and a right that stings Okada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howse on his heels. He'll look to pass Howse's guard now, I'm sure.
Howse wriggles free and stands up.
Howse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Howse avoids a kick to the body.
Howse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okada if he has to take too many more of those.
Okada tries to bum rush Howse with a series of wild strikes but Howse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howse instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Howse can't fight it off and eventually Okada manages to take the fight to the floor. Howse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chyken Howse 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.
Okada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Howse!
Howse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Okada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Okada.
Howse throws a series of punches but Okada avoids them all with ease.
Howse throws a head kick but Okada moves out of range.
Okada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Howse quickly recovers to half guard.
Howse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okada keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada is breathing heavily.
Okada has clasped his hands together around Howse's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Howse is trying to buck Okada off.
Okada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okada can do to turn this around?
Howse is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Okada tries to score with some ground and pound. Howse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Howse wants to get back to his feet.
Howse dodges the ground and pound from Okada.
Okada working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Okada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howse is pushing Okada's head away, looking to escape. Okada manages to hold on to the position though.
Okada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okada in side control, throwing shots but Howse defends.
Okada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okada lands an elbow.
Howse wants to get back to his feet.
Okada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howse is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Okada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Okada throws a strike aimed at the side of Howse's head but Howse avoids it well.
Okada throwing strikes but Howse manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Okada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howse decides to stand up.
Chyken Howse is winning the standup battle so far.
Howse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howse breaks from the clinch.
Eiji Okada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howse breaks the clinch.
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!
Howse moves away from the strike by Okada.
Okada lands with a cross.
Okada keeps the fight on the outside.
Okada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Okada misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howse.
No joy there for Okada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okada moves into the clinch.
Okada pulls guard effortlessly.
Howse decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Okada, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chyken Howse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Okada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howse did well to prevent Okada getting side control.
Howse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okada keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Howse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howse scores with a head kick. Okada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Okada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howse on his heels. He'll look to pass Howse's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Howse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Howse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Howse napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Howse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howse has closed the distance and engaged Okada in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howse clinches with his opponent.
Okada jumps guard.
Okada is working an open guard so Howse takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chyken Howse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howse is looking to clinch but Okada is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Howse.
Okada fails to land with a series of punches.
Howse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okada pulls guard successfully.
Howse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Howse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okada throws a right and a left that Howse avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Howse throws Okada to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howse throws a leg kick which misses Okada's front leg but catches the back leg as Okada tries to avoid it.
Okada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okada misses the shot to the body.
Okada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Howse.
Okada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howse slips a jab and a cross from Okada.
Howse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howse dodges the punch combination from Okada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howse rushes Okada and presses him up against the cage.
Howse manages to break the clinch.
Howse tries to close the distance and clinch but Okada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howse throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Howse's half guard.
Howse kicks Okada off and gets back to his feet.
Okada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howse is trying to defend but Okada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okada keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howse breaks from the clinch.
Okada moves into range and clinches up with Howse.
Howse manages to break the clinch.
Okada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howse.
Howse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chyken Howse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chyken Howse!
A very excited looking Chyken Howse rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Eiji Okada had this to say: 'Losses are part of the game, I'll come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Henderson (ranked 7592 p4p, 4416 weight class) and Palestine Adosanya (ranked 651 p4p, 511 weight class). Adosanya has chosen Snake Eater as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Palestine Adosanya!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adosanya clinches with his opponent.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Henderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Adosanya's coach down at Clone's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adosanya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Adosanya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adosanya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya looks winded!
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson trying to control the position but instead, Adosanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Henderson into the cage.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adosanya pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson rushes Adosanya and presses him up against the cage.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya landing knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adosanya after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palestine Adosanya 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.
Adosanya closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Palestine Adosanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya is breathing heavily.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson jumps guard.
Adosanya prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Adosanya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adosanya tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adosanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Adosanya passes into half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Adosanya decides to return to a standing position.
Henderson rushes Adosanya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adosanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Adosanya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palestine Adosanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Adosanya. Adosanya maintains the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adosanya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Adosanya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
Adosanya crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Henderson avoiding damage as Adosanya throws knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Adosanya stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson jumps guard but Adosanya stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adosanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Henderson pulls Adosanya into guard.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Adosanya is having none of it.
Adosanya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henderson clinches.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adosanya prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adosanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Adosanya.
Adosanya trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adosanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adosanya crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson is looking to control Adosanya's arms but Adosanya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Adosanya missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adosanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Adosanya gets an underhook and turns Henderson into the cage.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Adosanya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palestine Adosanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palestine Adosanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adosanya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palestine Adosanya!
As Palestine Adosanya got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Mad respect for Nathan, we had a good fight and I wish him all the best. I would also like to thank my fans for always being with me regardless of the outcome.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nadeem Andersen (ranked 5406 p4p, 6286 weight class) and Chad Franco (ranked 439 p4p, 462 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?. Chad Franco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nadeem Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Franco!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a leg kick
letting Andersen counter with a right hand.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco feints and then cracks Andersen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersen down.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Franco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Franco throws a head kick that Andersen semi-blocks.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Franco.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Andersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen lands with a good body shot.
Chad Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Andersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Andersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen missing with knees to the body.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Franco misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen breaks from the clinch.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco scores with a kick to the body.
Andersen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franco backs up against the cage.
Franco lands a high kick!
Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Andersen, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes Andersen against the cage but Andersen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersen.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Franco looks winded!
Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Andersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andersen defends well and Franco ends up having to push Andersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Andersen moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco throws a fast counter high kick but Andersen manages to duck under it in time.
Andersen throws a one two combo.
Andersen throws a right and a left that Franco avoids nicely.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersen connects with the punch.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersen finish him?
Andersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nadeem Andersen is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersen.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Andersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Franco. Franco obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco misses with a head kick.
It looked like Andersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco lands with a slapping head kick.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Andersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersen scores with a four punch combination!
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Andersen pushes him off.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersen sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Andersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franco's head.
Andersen tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Andersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersen tries to avoid it.
Franco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franco thows a body kick. Andersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco avoids them all with ease.
Franco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a body kick that misses
and Andersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersen lands a really nice looking cross but Franco seems unphased.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersen but Andersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco shoots and misses
and Andersen counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Andersen to acknowledge the strikes.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Andersen jabs at Franco's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersen.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersen is able to avoid easily.
Andersen throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Francos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersen swivels and escapes.
Andersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen lands a jab to Franco's midsection.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Franco with the inside leg kick.
Franco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersen tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Andersen does no damage.
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andersen is out of range and Franco settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen throws a right hand that Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Franco also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws an off balance right hand
and Andersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco has his takedown stuffed
and Andersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersen counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Andersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersen darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen misses with the combination.
Nadeem Andersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Franco!
Franco swings for the body but Andersen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Andersen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Franco.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco tries to move into range but Andersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersen with a jab.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersen avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco avoiding damage as Andersen throws knees to the body.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good jab.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Andersen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Andersen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Franco clinches.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to bum rush Andersen with a series of wild strikes but Andersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franco.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy body kick from Franco
and Andersen counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersen closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Andersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Andersen tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen tries to clinch up.
Andersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersen's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
Andersen moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Andersen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andersen.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Andersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franco. Franco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Franco tenderised Andersen's leg. Andersen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco throws a low kick but Andersen moves out of range easily.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andersen gets a clinch.
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!
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Andersen blocks a head kick by Franco.
Andersen misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Andersen cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Franco back to the cage. Andersen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersen's head.
Andersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersen is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andersen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franco gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadeem Andersen had his way with Chad Franco in 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. This is the final round!
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
Andersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Andersen as he checks the leg kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco wants to clinch up but Andersen keeps it at a distance.
Andersen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Andersen. Those never looked like landing.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Andersen moves away and avoids it.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco scores with a head kick. Andersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a one-two to the body.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersen as he avoids it easily.
Andersen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersen swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco lands a body punch.
Andersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Franco is looking to slow Andersen down with leg kicks.
Andersen works over Franco's head and body with a nice combination.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a head kick but Andersen moves out of range.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andersen with a nice cross.
Andersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andersen wants it to stay on the feet.
Andersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franco counters by clinching up.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Andersen stuffs the takedown.
Nadeem Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Franco.
Andersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Andersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco goes for a double leg but Andersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andersen continues to drive forward.
Andersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chad Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersen throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling.
Franco with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Andersen.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Andersen feints a jab promting Franco to slip. Andersen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Franco.
Andersen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersen looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersen.
Andersen tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franco.
Nadeem Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Franco moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadeem Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadeem Andersen!
Nadeem Andersen is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nadeem Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Emelianenko (ranked 2293 p4p, 3466 weight class) and Mac Rat (ranked 275 p4p, 396 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Song for Denise. Rat has chosen Caprice No.24 as his entrance music. Khalabib Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Rat's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khalabib Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Rat!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rat.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rat throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Rat misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Rat lunges at Emelianenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianenko's hand.
Emelianenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clone's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rat misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat lands a high kick!
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Rat.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rat - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rat. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rat is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rat sprawls and moves away.
Rat throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the pace.
Rat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rat trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rat is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko working Rat over with strikes.
Rat gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emelianenko is in close to Rat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Emelianenko 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Emelianenko passes Rat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the pace.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Rat is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Rat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rat scores with a push kick.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rat throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rat scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Rat throws a body kick.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rat throws a nice head kick!
Rat looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rat is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Rat is quick to defend against it.
Rat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rat misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rat has an active guard here but Emelianenko has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko working Rat over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Emelianenko there.
Rat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Emelianenko'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.
Emelianenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rat is looking to improve his position.
Rat won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Rat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Emelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Rat is quick to defend against it.
Rat throws a big shot that misses.
Rat lands a front kick.
Rat is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rat sprawls and moves away.
Rat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
Rat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rat scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Rat.
Rat misses the jab.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Rat avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Rat.
Mac Rat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko defending well as Rat loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Rat misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelianenko working Rat over with strikes.
Emelianenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Emelianenko content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Emelianenko.
Rat wants to get back to full guard.
Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emelianenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rat is rocked!
Rat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rat is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko scores with a big shot! Rat's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rat! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalabib Emelianenko!
Khalabib Emelianenko retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Khalabib Emelianenko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Translator: I have a lot of respect for Mac Rat, we had a great fight and I wish him all the best.'.
The defeated Mac Rat had this to say: 'I CAME HERE!, I WANTED TO BLEED! HE WANTED TO WRESTLE!. ALEX, I DESERVE A REMATCH!'.
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