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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saku Lehtonen (ranked 24252 p4p, 7741 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 717 p4p, 675 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 56 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen lands a slapping body shot.
Krynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lehtonen drops Krynn with a beautiful combination! Krynn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lehtonen is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen steps in with a hook that catches Krynn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lehtonen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Krynn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Lehtonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Sparr (ranked 2607 p4p, 4619 weight class) and Billy Marques (ranked 336 p4p, 541 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sparr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marques's choice of entrance music: Raining Blood. 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Marques!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sparr's hands.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marques was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Marques slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marques! But no joy.
Marques lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparr circles away quickly and effectively.
Marques listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marques closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sparr tries to improve position but can't.
Sparr is working hard here to advance position.
Sparr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marques's best efforts.
Marques seems to be working for a kimura but Sparr defends the submission attempt.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Marques is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr lands with a few short shots to the body.
Sparr is defending against the submission attempts here by Marques.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparr is looking to improve his position.
Sparr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marques pulls his head out easily.
Marques seems to be looking for submissions.
Marques is trying to control. Sparr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Marques is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparr is looking to control Marques's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparr avoid being mounted?
Marques wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparr keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marques in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sparr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marques has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marques lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparr backs up against the cage.
Marques shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sparr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparr throws a few strikes from the bottom but Marques takes advantage and mounts!
Marques controlling from mount.
Sparr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marques's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marques's back!
Marques avoids the strikes from Sparr.
Marques is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sparr gets his way!
Sparr thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Marques covering up well and avoiding damage.
Marques trying to get back to his feet but Sparr is in full control for now.
Sparr is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques just trying to survive but Sparr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marques showing good submission defense here.
Sparr has the hooks in. Marques is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparr 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.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sparr.
Can Marques hold on?! Sparr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr not allowing Marques to control his hands.
Marques can't escape the position.
Sparr missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Marques will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marques knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marques avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr seems to be working for a kimura but Marques defends the submission attempt.
Sparr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marques!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques is squirming around, avoiding Sparr's attempts to control the action.
Marques is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparr misses with a head shot.
Sparr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marques is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marques is working to get back to half guard.
Sparr looking to ground and pound but Marques is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marques turns into him and now he's in Sparr's guard.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
Sparr has his foot on Marques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marques works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparr looking to control.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Marques 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.
Sparr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marques manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.
Sparr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marques is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marques has escaped and now he's on top!
Marques controlling from the top position.
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marques won't allow Sparr to sweep him here.
Sparr wants to improve his position but instead Marques has moved into half guard.
Sparr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr gets full guard.
Marques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marques's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Sparr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparr throws a lazy right hand but Marques sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparr throws a sloppy head kick
and Marques cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparr tries for a takedown but Marques sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marques shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparr is trying to defend but Marques finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marques takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marques trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Marques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques won't allow Sparr to sweep him here.
Sparr is looking for a triangle but Marques pushes his legs off easily.
Sparr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparr is on top in guard.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Marques is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marques throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Marques.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marques trying to hold on to Sparr's head to control him but Sparr postures up.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marques defending well though.
Sparr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marques keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marques regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparr.
Sparr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marques's head.
Sparr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marques is positioning himself well to prevent Sparr advancing to mount.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marques is just riding it out for now. Sparr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Marques dodges it nicely.
Marques tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Sparr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marques in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marques regains half guard.
Marques is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparr 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Sparr!
Tyler Sparr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Billy Marques spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 3770 p4p, 24198 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 462 p4p, 680 weight class). Baby Boy Harris has the eye of the tiger 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 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 44 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Day checks a low kick from Harris.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Day is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jako Day's cut is getting worse.
Harris throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day is trying to break free.
Day avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Harris digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day blocking some punches.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Day's head.
 Day is rocked!
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Harris tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Harris lands a jab.
Jako Day's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Day is trying to break free.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Harris stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris drops Day with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Day! Harris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Boy Harris!
Baby Boy Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 3609 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Saenchai Sor (ranked 407 p4p, 342 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dead might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Death March - Motionless in White. Better Dead 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saenchai Sor!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sor connects with a nice looking jab.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead pushes Sor up against the cage in a clinch.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Sor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Sor dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Sor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor.
Sor blocks the elbow strike.
Sor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Dead looking to slow down the pace here.
Sor lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Sor keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Sor lands a shot to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Sor digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor.
Sor blocks an uppercut.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor controls his hands.
Sor lands an uppercut.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Sor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sor can turn it around.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Dead is rocked!
Sor lands an uppercut.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sor is working Dead over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sor.
Sor lands with a light punch inside.
Sor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dead to his knees! Sor keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saenchai Sor!
After the fight, Saenchai Sor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 2520 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 370 p4p, 411 weight class). Snitch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Wanna Rock. The crowd seem to be enjoying Epicity's choice of entrance music: Life In The Fast Lane. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Turbo Epicity enters the cage!
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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 27 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snitch takes a step back to recover.
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Epicity isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity is trying to escape the position but Snitch is controlling the position.
Epicity controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity prevents Snitch from improving position.
Epicity is letting Snitch control him for a moment.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
Snitch scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Snitch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snitch prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch tries to move to mount but Epicity blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Epicity's face as Snitch controls the position.
Epicity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epicity is holding on to half guard well.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Epicity is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Epicity controlling Snitch's posture.
Snitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Epicity is adopting a defensive guard.
Epicity looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity wants to stand and escape but Snitch is having none of it.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Epicity keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Snitch's ribs.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Snitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Snitch misses.
Epicity gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Epicity manages to retain guard.
Epicity is trying to control the position but Snitch postures up.
Snitch content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity has control of Snitch's left arm, preventing Snitch from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Epicity has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Epicity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
Epicity throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snitch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snitch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epicity's waist but Epicity gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick
and Snitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Epicity swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicity's head backwards.
Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snitch lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Snitch avoids the head kick by Epicity.
Snitch misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Snitch misses.
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Epicity to the mat! Epicity manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity has Snitch pulled in close to control his posture.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Epicity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Snitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity slips under a jab.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Snitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Epicity lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Epicity.
Snitch is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turbo Epicity!
After winning the bout, Turbo Epicity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 2173 p4p, 2855 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 289 p4p, 365 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Manners lands but Murley takes it in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Murley blocks the leg kick.
Manners throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murley with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Manners. Those never looked like landing.
Murley connects with a body shot.
Murley lands a slapping body shot.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murley digs a good body shot into Manners's ribs.
A left lands for Murley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Murley.
Manners finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Murley misses.
Manners misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Murley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murley scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A little feinted left hand from Manners on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Murley digs a good hook to Manners's body.
Manners ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley misses with a straight left.
Murley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manners looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manners.
Manners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners misses with a double jab.
Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manners's head backwards.
Manners throws a lazy head kick
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Manners takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners misses with a wild body shot.
Murley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley throws a poor cross that misses
and Manners counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murley's corner calls for a 1-2. Murley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Murley.
A jab from Murley does it's job there.
Manners is rocked!
Manners takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Manners right on the button. Manners goes down! Murley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Murley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Murley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 2306 p4p, 4366 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 308 p4p, 518 weight class). Gamzatov comes into the arena with Entrance Song blaring out of the sound system. Magaluff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shalom. 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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamzatov circles away.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magaluff throws a strike but Gamzatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamzatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magaluff has control of Gamzatov's left arm, preventing Gamzatov from doing any damage.
Gamzatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magaluff keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamzatov is one step ahead there.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Magaluff is keeping the position.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
Gamzatov 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magaluff wants to sweep here but Gamzatov controlling him for the moment.
Gamzatov advances position into side control!
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Magaluff is defending well.
Gamzatov has an Americana. Magaluff didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gamzatov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gamzatov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A pretty intense looking Gamzat Gamzatov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 1316 p4p, 2137 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 161 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 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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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 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gai counter with a right hand.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gai throws a big shot that misses.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Gai backs away looking to recover.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spasov misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Gai.
Gai scores with a nice body kick.
Gai's corner calls for a 1-2. Gai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Gai.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gai swivels and escapes.
Nomor Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai scores with a jab. Spasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gai pinned against the cage. Gai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gai lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Gai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
Gai tried to counter with a leg kick but Spasov avoided it.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gai.
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai misses with a low kick.
Spasov connects with a right hand. Gai shakes it off.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Gai keeps it at a distance.
Gai throws a leg kick but Spasov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spasov will feel that in the morning.
Gai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spasov tries to move into range but Gai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gai dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Spasov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gai moves out of range as Spasov strikes.
Spasov tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Gai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spasov doesn't seem phased though.
Gai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Gai stuffs the takedown attempt from Spasov. Spasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Spasov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a leg kick.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Gai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov throws a combination. Gai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spasov with a poor takedown
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spasov moves away.
Spasov is looking for the big counter here.
Gai pushes Spasov away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai dips to his left and cracks Spasov with an uppercut!
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a shot to the body
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spasov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spasov misses with a looping left.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Gai, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Gai against the cage but Gai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gai lands with a hook. Spasov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Spasov moves forwards but Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spasov tries to clinch there but Gai circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Gai. That snapped Spasov's head back.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gai staying out of range there.
Gai catches Spasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gai thows a body kick. Spasov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spasov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spasov closes the distance and pushes Gai back into the cage.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gai pushes Spasov away with a front kick.
Nomor Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
Gai looks to land a body kick but Spasov moved away.
Gai tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spasov as the two fighters clinch.
Gai pushes Spasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Gai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov misses with a straight left.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Gai is avoiding it.
Gai misses with a right hand
and Spasov counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Gai.
Gai catches Spasov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov wants to clinch up but Gai keeps it at a distance.
Gai lands a jab.
Gai throws a body punch but Spasov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Gai tried to counter with a leg kick but Spasov avoided it.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gai cracks Spasov with a good jab.
Gai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spasov darts in trying to clinch
and Gai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai throws a wild body kick that Spasov sees coming a mile off.
Gai scores with a spinning back kick!
Spasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spasov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gai scores with a decent looking hook.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gai, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spasov's hands.
Spasov drops his hands momentarily and Gai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gai misses with a hook. Spasov ducked under it nicely.
Spasov is looking for the big counter here.
Spasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gai throws the left hand but Spasov avoids the punch easily.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Gai.
Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Spasov seems unphased.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Gai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spasov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gai finds it's way round the side to connect with Spasov's head.
Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Spasov misses the jab.
Gai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spasov misses with a combination
and Gai counters with a low kick, right behind Spasov 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Gai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spasov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
Spasov is breathing heavily.
Spasov blocks a head kick by Gai.
Gai thumps Spasov with a low kick.
Spasov wants to clinch
and Gai counters with a thumping low kick.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gai. Spasov shrugs it off though.
Gai throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Gai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spasov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Gai circles away easily
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Gai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Gai as he connects with a hook.
Spasov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gai.
Gai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spasov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spasov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Gai, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Gai against the cage but Gai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nomor Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spasov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gai sprawls well. He's pushed Spasov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gai looks to throw the jab but Spasov is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gai.
Spasov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spasov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gai to counter with a crisp jab.
Gai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spasov throws a right hand that Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Gai also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spasov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spasov.
Spasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Gai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Gai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gai with the inside leg kick.
Gai scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Gai lands a nice looking body kick.
Gai with a nice calf kick.
Gai cracks Spasov with an open hand slap.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Gai circles away easily
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Nomor Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gai with a nice calf kick.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Spasov.
Gai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spasov has managed to clinch.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Gai controls the action.
Spasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gai tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Gai digs a right hand underneath Spasov's ribcage. Spasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gai is leaning against Spasov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Gai.
Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
Spasov blocks the elbow strike.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spasov.
As Spasov backs away, Gai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov instigates a clinch.
Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gai.
Spasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gai. That's going to slow Spasov down.
Spasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spasov tries to move into range but Gai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gai lands a jab.
 Spasov is rocked!
Gai cracks Spasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gai finish him?
Spasov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gai feints and then cracks Spasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spasov down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spasovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Spasov.
Gai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Spasov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gai follows Spasov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai retains his lightweight title!
Nomor Gai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 1188 p4p, 939 weight class) and Roc Le Phat (ranked 163 p4p, 130 weight class). Le Phat is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonita Applebum. 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees Mogg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.
Le Phat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rees Mogg looks to land a combination but Le Phat avoids it well.
Rees Mogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Phat circles away.
Le Phat takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Rees Mogg as Le Phat shoots in.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rees Mogg misses with a wild body shot.
Rees Mogg with a jab.
Le Phat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Le Phat blocks an elbow strike.
Le Phat jumps guard but Rees Mogg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Le Phat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rees Mogg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacob Rees Mogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roc Le Phat.
Le Phat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Le Phat leaning against his opponent.
Le Phat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rees Mogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Phat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rees Mogg's elbow.
Le Phat is leaning against Rees Mogg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Phat scores with a shot to the side of Rees Mogg's head.
Le Phat avoiding damage.
Rees Mogg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rees Mogg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Le Phat has him pressed against the cage.
Le Phat is struggling to control the position.
Rees Mogg tries a body shot but Le Phat blocks it.
Rees Mogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rees Mogg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rees Mogg takes one on the button.
Le Phat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rees Mogg sprawls well. Rees Mogg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Phat gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rees Mogg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from Le Phat.
Le Phat moves into the clinch.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Phat stalling against the cage.
Le Phat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rees Mogg scores with a shot to the side of Le Phat's head.
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Roc Le Phat's cut even more.
Rees Mogg misses with an elbow strike.
Le Phat lands an uppercut.
Rees Mogg scores with a shot to the side of Le Phat's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but Rees Mogg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rees Mogg.
Le Phat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rees Mogg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rees Mogg misses with an elbow strike.
Le Phat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Le Phat.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Le Phat blocking some punches.
Le Phat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Le Phat has had enough of the clinch but Rees Mogg keeps him there for the moment.
Le Phat misses with some punches.
Le Phat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees Mogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Le Phat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Rees Mogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Le Phat.
Le Phat has Rees Mogg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rees Mogg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Le Phat.
Le Phat misses with a body punch.
Le Phat leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rees Mogg misses with an elbow strike.
Le Phat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Phat tries to clinch there but Rees Mogg circles away.
Nice combo by Le Phat! Oh, that's hurt him - Rees Mogg falls to the canvas and Le Phat follows him into side control.
Rees Mogg is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Rees Mogg has been cut.
Rees Mogg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Jacob Rees Mogg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Le Phat rushes Rees Mogg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rees Mogg can't find room to land a body shot as Le Phat controls the action.
Rees Mogg seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Phat looking to throw knees to the head but Rees Mogg is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Phat.
Rees Mogg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Phat lands a shoulder strike.
Le Phat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Phat taking a breather.
Le Phat slows down the pace here.
Le Phat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg has Le Phat pressed against the cage, preventing Le Phat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Phat stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Phat tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Phat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Phat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rees Mogg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le Phat.
Rees Mogg misses with a body punch.
Rees Mogg lands an elbow just above Le Phat 's eye.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch to the body.
Le Phat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rees Mogg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Le Phat blocks it.
Rees Mogg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Roc Le Phat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rees Mogg misses with a few strikes there.
Jacob Rees Mogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Phat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rees Mogg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Phat under the eye.
Rees Mogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Phat misses with a low kick.
Le Phat keeps Rees Mogg at a distance using the push kick.
Le Phat doesn't manage to clinch there - Rees Mogg circles away.
Roc Le Phat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Phat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roc Le Phat's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rees Mogg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Rees Mogg misses.
The fighters circling - Rees Mogg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rees Mogg misses with a straight left.
A big left from Rees Mogg misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat clinches.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Phat.
Le Phat jumps guard but Rees Mogg stands there with Le Phat around his waist. Le Phat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rees Mogg lands an elbow just above Le Phat 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roc Le Phat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jacob Rees Mogg said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimir Yakov (ranked 3791 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 465 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazimir Yakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakov lands a body shot.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Yakov.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Yakov's side.
Yakov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Yakov connects with a leg kick.
Yakov lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yakov.
Yakov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
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!
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Yakov.
Yakov staying out of range there.
It looked like Yakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Yakov tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakov with a hook.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Yakov lands a jab to the nose.
Yakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Yakov misses with a head kick.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Yakov's defenses.
Yakov is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
We've been told by Yakov's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Yakov scores with a nice strike.
Yakov lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Yakov takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Yakov steps in with a hook that catches Johnson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Yakov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Johnson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazimir Yakov!
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